Boko Haram returns Nigerian kidnapped schoolgirls
"We did it out of pity. And don't ever put your daughters in school again," the extremists told the residents of Dapchi
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Schoolgirls' abduction forces Nigerian leader to take action
After repeatedly declaring Boko Haram defeated, president orders increased security for all schools in region plagued by militants
Girls afraid to go back to school after Boko Haram raid
With 110 of their classmates still missing after the Islamic extremists' raid a week ago, girls stay home, look for other schools
Dozens of girls missing after extremists attack Nigerian village
Extremists attacked the Government Girls Science Technical College and many parents stormed the school Wednesday to demand answers
Terrorist group releases 13 hostages
The three university lecturers and 10 women had been kidnapped in separate raids in 2017
Girl found nearly 4 years after mass abduction
More than 100 of the girls remain captives of the Boko Haram Islamic extremist group, with many forced to marry their kidnappers
Suicide bombing at Nigerian market leaves 13 dead
Two female suicide bombers detonated their explosives at the busy market northeastern Nigeria Saturday
At least 50 killed by suicide attack on mosque
Officials say teen bomber attacked people arriving for morning prayers in Nigeria region plagued by Boko Haram
Suicide bombers carry out deadly attack in Nigeria
Deafening blasts could be heard Wednesday evening in Maiduguri, the home of the Boko Haram extremist insurgency
U.S. troops were diverted into deadly Niger ambush
U.S. forces had been interested in the village of Tongo-Tongo because of recruitment efforts by the leader of a local group loyal to ISIS
Boko Haram kills, abducts people during ambush of oil exploration convoy
Ambush comes weeks after exploration resumes following Nigerian military assurance that security improved in area once under Boko Haram control
Boko Haram suicide bombers stage deadliest attack in months
Nigerian police say at least 19 killed in attack targeting civilian defense force, and those gathered to mourn them
Islamic extremists storm village, kidnap women and children
Resident of southeast Niger village say militants rode in on horses and camels, killed 9 and kidnapped dozens more
Parents still waiting to see girls released by Boko Haram
"I really want to see my daughter, but I can't come unless with government invitation," says one father
New details on exchange that led to 82 Chibok schoolgirls' release
Freed young women were flown Sunday by military helicopters to meet Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
Terror group's plan to attack American embassy thwarted
Nigerian security officials say ring had "perfected plans to attack the UK and American embassies and other Western interests" in capital
Trump to sell attack planes to Nigeria
The Trump administration will move forward with plans to sell up to 12 planes to Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram
Dog dies while saving wedding party from suicide bomber
Nigerian villagers say they're grateful that heroic dog sacrificed itself to save their lives
Troops stop pair of teen female suicide bombers
Nigerian Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has used scores of women and girls as young as 7 as suicide bombers.
Nigeria's freed Chibok girls are kept silent
Most of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped in 2014 remain in captivity, and the few who have been freed are not completely free
Nigerian girl kidnapped by Boko Haram found with baby
It's been nearly three years since the mass abduction that shocked the world and brought Boko Haram international attention
Freed Nigerian schoolgirls not allowed to spend Christmas with families, lawyer says
The 21 girls were freed in Oct. have been held for trauma counseling and rehabilitation in Abuja, and they wanted to go home for Christmas
Boko Haram is crushed, Nigeria's president declares
But there are indications Nigeria is unlikely to see suicide bombings and village attacks end anytime soon
Boko Haram blamed for suicide blasts that killed dozens
The explosions occurred in Nigeria's Madagali town, which is on the edge of the extremist group's Sambisa Forest stronghold
Boko Haram reportedly on rampage near site of girls' abduction
After Nigerian army chief declares Islamic extremists "defeated," local leaders say militants burning and looting villages
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
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U.S. and Iran to continue talks amid heightened tensions
U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to continue negotiations in Oman via mediators after a week of intense attacks between both sides.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
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Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
Roman Butzlaff brought together a group of neighbors who say they would have barely known each other if not for a little boy, who lived in a neighborhood but needed a village.
Detainees say ICE officer shot Houston driver through passenger window, lawyer says
Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened, a lawyer who has spoken with them said.
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
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Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
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Founder and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." He describes how he is understood, or misunderstood, in the public eye, what his motivations are and more.
Sean Evans on Netflix "Hot Ones" spinoff
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Meg Cabot on new "The Princess Diaries" book
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Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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The American innovation that made millions of others possible
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Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
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Police investigating murder of former British politician found dead in her home
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Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
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Congress' housing bill's potential impact
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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