Blast at Nigeria mosque kills 5, injures 35 in apparent suicide attack
A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack.
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60 Minutes update: "The Chibok Girls"
In February, 60 Minutes reported on a group of Nigerian women who survived being kidnapped, held captive and abused by Boko Haram. Last week, one of the survivors had surgery to help her walk again without a cane.
Boko Haram's victims beyond the Chibok girls
The schoolgirls Boko Haram kidnapped in 2014 received international attention; millions of other Boko Haram victims in IDP camps still can't go home.
What happened to the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram
Some of the teens kidnapped by the Islamist militants are free and back in school, pursuing the education their captors wanted to deny them. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
10 years since Nigerian schoolgirl abduction
Thursday marks 10 years since Nigeria's Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram broke into a school and kidnapped 276 schoolgirls. Some of the girls escaped and some were released in 2016 and 2017, but nearly 100 are still missing. Isha Sesay, the CEO of Areya Media whose reporting was the driving force behind the "Bring Back Our Girls" movement, joined CBS News to discuss the abductions.
More than 300 now missing after yet another mass kidnapping in Nigeria
At least three mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria have left more than 300 people missing, and now there's a ransom demand.
Mass kidnappings show Nigerian officials have lost control, expert says
A security expert told CBS News that 17 mass kidnappings in 10 years in Nigeria shows "the state does not have control over the country's security."
Nigeria police say 15 school children were kidnapped by armed gunmen
Saturday's attack was the third mass kidnapping in northern Nigeria since late last week.
280 students reportedly abducted in Nigeria
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped over 280 students in northern Nigeria. A witness told BBC News the kids were between 8 and 15 years old and were kidnapped by dozens of gunmen while they were starting their day earlier this week. This would mark the biggest mass abduction from a school in the country since 2021. Mayeni Jones with the BBC has more from Nigeria.
Witnesses say more than 280 children kidnapped from school in Nigeria
Witnesses in Nigeria say more than 280 children were abducted from their school just 5 days after another reported mass-kidnapping.
Dozens of girls reportedly abducted by Islamic militants in Nigeria
Nigerian media outlets say scores of people, mostly girls, have been abducted in a region long plagued by Boko Haram militants.
Hundreds of inmates escape after jihadists blast hole in prison wall
Some recaptured inmates lay on the ground by the prison entrance near the bodies of those who died in the attack.
2 infants among 22 killed in an attack on church in Nigeria
It's still unclear what group was behind the attack on the Catholic church, but Nigeria is facing both an Islamist insurgency, and rising criminal gang violence.
Nigeria's leader vows "no mercy" for gunmen who killed more than 150
Residents were mowed down as they tried to flee motorcycle-riding criminal gangs that laid waste to villages in the northern Plateau state.
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Despite claims from the Israeli army that they are only targeting terrorists with their rocket attacks, scores of wounded Palestinian civilians are being caught in the crossfire; and, A month after suffering a severe spinal injury that has rendered her a paraplegic, former Olympic swimmer Amy Van Dyken isn't letting her accident slow her down.
Boko Haram releases kidnapped girls
Boko Haram released nearly all of the 110 schoolgirls kidnapped last month. Upon their return home, the group warned parents and neighbors not to send the girls back to school. The Nigerian government says they used a "back channel" to negotiate the release. Karen Attiah, Global Opinions editor at The Washington Post, and discusses the release and Boko Haram's previous kidnappings.
Boko Haram frees Nigerian schoolgirls
The terror group Boko Haram has freed nearly all of the 110 schoolgirls it kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month, but warned the parents never to "put your daughters in school again." CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
82 Chibok girls released
Three years after being kidnapped, 82 of the 200 Chibok girls taken by Boko Haram were released in a high-stakes prisoner swap over the weekend. The girls mostly appear to be in good health. Debora Patta has more.
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.
N.Y. bombing suspect's notebook
The wife of accused New York and New Jersey bomber Ahmad Rahami is reportedly in the United States. Asia Bibi Rahami apparently flew into New York Wednesday night from Dubai. She is not considered a suspect and has been cooperating with investigators. Newly-released pages from the suspect's journal suggests he was influenced by a variety of terrorist groups, including al Qaeda and Boko Haram. Jeff Pegues reports.
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At least three people are dead as floodwaters continue to rise to historic levels in the Deep South; Ibtihaj Muhammad made Olympic history this weekend.
Boko Haram girls
A stirring new video has surfaced in Nigeria. It allegedly shows some of the dozens of school girls who were kidnapped by the terror group Boko Haram two years ago. Jonathan Vigliotti has more from CBS News' London bureau.
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Bernie Sanders was defiant Wednesday, saying his campaign did not encourage the chaos at Nevada's Democratic convention over the weekend; The creative mind behind one of the most popular television ad campaigns passed away last week.
In 2014 the Muslim terror group Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 girls in Nigeria
In 2014 the Muslim terror group Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 girls in Nigeria. Since then. the world has demanded Nigeria's government "bring back our girls." On Wednesday, one girl was found by local residents. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Johannesburg with the latest.
For more than two years, the world has demanded that Nigeria's government bring home more than 200 girls, kidnapped from their school by the militant terrorist group Boko Haram
For more than two years, the world has demanded that Nigeria's government bring home more than 200 girls, kidnapped from their school by the militant terrorist group Boko Haram. One of those girls was found not by the military, but local residents. Debora Patta reports.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Why Dubai may be vital to Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
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Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
Woman covertly filmed by Meta smart glasses raises privacy concerns
One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.
Human remains found in Lake Powell amid shrinking water levels
Another set of human remains was found in Lake Mead earlier this week. Both reservoirs are dealing with low water levels.
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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
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Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know.
Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
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Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."
Nashville teen has big dreams of musical fame
High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Woman covertly filmed by Meta smart glasses raises privacy concerns
One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.
Meta AI glasses spark fears about privacy
Meta's glasses that are capable of recording video may pose a threat to people's privacy, critics say.
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.
AI could be used to generate bills
The use of artificial intelligence on Capitol Hill could pose some issues for bills that may become U.S. laws later on. Ari Hershowitz, founder of DreamProIT, joins CBS News with his take.
Do AI smart glasses privacy protections work?
As tech companies like Meta push their AI wearables, many are concerned with privacy protections. Anna Schechter has more.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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.
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Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Defense rests case in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defense for Lindsay Clancy has rested their case in the murder trial over the killings of Clancy's three young children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Patients say hospital mixed up drugs
Several patients at a Tennessee hospital say they were hurt after hospital staff allegedly mixed up their medications during routine joint replacement surgeries. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
President Trump and Michael Cohen reunite
President Trump joined Michael Cohen's radio show for a taping after a long, public feud with his former fixer. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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.
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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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Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Is Cohen pushing for pardon in Trump reunion?
President Trump and his former fixer Michael Cohen held a radio reunion Thursday, seemingly ending a years-long feud that stemmed from Cohen's testimony against the president both in court and before Congress. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Defense rests case in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defense for Lindsay Clancy has rested their case in the murder trial over the killings of Clancy's three young children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Meta AI glasses spark fears about privacy
Meta's glasses that are capable of recording video may pose a threat to people's privacy, critics say.
Grief coach on celebrating her daughter's life
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge told Norah O'Donnell that when her family was told that her daughter Penny, who was battling neurofibromatosis, had an inoperable tumor, she opened the doors to her house for people to come and celebrate the 16-year-old. "We sent her out on a rocket ship of love," Doerge said on "Healthful."