Authorities find kidnapped schoolgirl years after she was taken
Schoolgirl among scores kidnapped by Boko Haram extremists more than two years ago
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Officers: More than 80 Nigerian soldiers missing in Boko Haram attack
Some 83 Nigerian soldiers are missing in action since Boko Haram Islamic extremists attacked a remote military base in the northeast, senior army officers say
21 schoolgirls freed by Islamic extremists after 2 years
Some 197 of the Chibok girls, kidnapped from village in northern Nigeria by Boko Haram militants, remain missing
Islamic extremists says they killed more than 40 Nigerian troops
It's the fourth attack in three days during a violent leadership struggle in the insurgency
As refugee children starve to death, Nigeria probes theft of food aid
Children who escaped Boko Haram’s Islamic insurgency now are dying of starvation in refugee camps
Nigerian army claims strike on terror leader as Kerry arrives
Military says Boko Haram leader, who's death has been prematurely reported before, "fatally wounded"
New video allegedly shows kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Boko Haram says some of the 218 schoolgirls it kidnapped have been killed in airstrikes; terrorists demand prisoner swap
Checking Christie's claim that Clinton kept Boko Haram off terrorist list
"In Nigeria, Hillary Clinton amazingly fought for two years to keep an al Qaeda affiliate off the terrorist watch list," Christie said Tuesday night
Chibok girl who escaped Boko Haram meets Nigerian president
Amina Ali was 17 when she was among more than 200 girls kidnapped by terror group
Traumatized teen brings new hope for schoolgirls' families
After 2 years captive with Boko Haram militants, young Nigerian woman could provide valuable info on status of classmates
1st of kidnapped schoolgirls found alive
More than 2 years ago, Boko Haram Islamic extremists abducted hundreds of girls from a boarding school in a northern Nigerian village
Babies dying in illegal Nigerian detentions, monitor says
African nation's fight against Islamic extremists includes mass illegal incarcerations that are deadly for all, Amnesty International says
American U.N. envoy's motorcade strikes boy in Cameroon
Samantha Power had traveled to the region to visit the front lines in the war against Boko Haram
Video appears to show some kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls alive
More than 200 girls have not been heard from since the mass abduction by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram two years ago
Why are world powers unable to stop Boko Haram?
Two years after the Islamic militant group kidnapped 276 Nigerian schoolgirls, the situation in the region has only gotten worse
Female bombers unleash carnage on Nigerian mosque
Pair of suicide bombers attack worshippers during dawn prayers at mosque in stronghold of Boko Haram Islamic extremist group.
Starving militants surrender to Nigeria's military
New Nigerian leader's stepped-up campaign against ISIS-linked Boko Haram extremists seems to be paying off
Carnage as Boko Haram booted from Nigeria town
Cameroon gov't says soldiers killed more than 160 extremists to regain control of town across border in Nigeria
Female suicide bombers kill dozens in Nigeria
A third woman was arrested before she could blow herself up at a refugee camp, and has helped authorities plan for future attacks
Boko Haram militants burned children alive, survivor says
Alamin Bakura recounts hearing children's screams as Nigerian militants torched village and refugee camps, killing scores
Latest Boko Haram massacres mark sad new low for group
Nigeria's gruesome extremists attacked poor villages filled with women and children with firebombs and female suicide bombers
Nigeria leader says he'd negotiate to free kidnapped schoolgirls
But President Muhammadu Buhari gives little reason for hope, admitting it's unclear where they are, or who his gov't should even talk to
Boko Haram shows they've not been "technically" defeated
Nigerian President Buhari's declaration of victory over Islamic extremists followed by a pair of attacks on cities that left dozens dead
Boko Haram attacks northeast Nigerian city, many killed
At least 15 were killed when two female suicide bombers struck a northeast Nigerian city, witnesses said
Official: 200 militants split from al-Shabab, pledge allegiance to ISIS
Qaeda-allied Somali extremist group suffers defections; splinter group has carried out at least two attacks under ISIS banner in recent weeks, Kenyan official says
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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.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
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.
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.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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.
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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
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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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 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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Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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.
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Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.
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."
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
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 companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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.
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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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Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
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.
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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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USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after months
The USS Washington arrived in the Middle East from Asia on Thursday and relieved the USS Lincoln after a nine-month deployment. The move comes as the Trump administration says it will unveil the "toughest sanctions" on Iran. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman have more.
SCOTUS: Trump can continue ballroom work for now
The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily allowed President Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the details.
Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Watch: Severe storms slam the Northeast
Heavy rain and winds battered parts of the Northeast United States on Thursday, with some states even reporting tornadoes. These videos show the conditions on the ground as storms moved over the area. Then, CBS News' Jared Ochacher and Jessica Burch join with a look at the damage and the latest forecast.
What's behind those viral cash drop videos?
Across the U.S., hidden cash drops like these have sent people running to find the money — and given many people hope of a windfall. CBS News' Graham Kates gives us a look at the social media accounts that promote them.