Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. troops

The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for U.S. forces' deadliest day in Afghanistan in years.

• Aug 27, 2021

Biden vows retaliation for deadly attack in Afghanistan

President Biden is vowing to retaliate after bomb attacks killed at least 13 U.S. troops outside the Kabul airport. ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State, has claimed responsibility for the blasts. The attack comes as the U.S. races to evacuate U.S. citizens and afghans out of the country, just weeks after the Taliban's rapid takeover. CBS News Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes report. Then Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments.

• Aug 26, 2021
• 11:16

Witness describes attempt to rescue baby after Kabul airport blast

"I took her to the hospital, but she died on my hands," the man said. "I tried. I did my best to help her."

• Aug 26, 2021

WorldView: Deadly floods in Turkey

Dozens of people have died as flash floods sweep through Turkey. A gas tank explosion causes fatalities in Lebanon. Malaysia's prime minister and cabinet members submit their resignations. And German soccer legend Gerd Muller dies at age 75. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with a roundup of today's headlines.

• Aug 16, 2021
• 3:01

One year after Beirut explosion

The August 4, 2020 explosion at a Beirut port killed more than 200 people and destroyed swathes of the capital in one of the world's largest non-nuclear blasts. CBS correspondent Imtiaz Tyab follows up with victims who are still traumatized by the event itself and the lack of answers over a year in which the country fell into economic ruin.

• Aug 5, 2021
• 2:57

Lebanon braces for protests a year after blast

Lebanon is bracing for widespread protests a year after one of the world's biggest non-nuclear explosions devastated parts of the country's capital. More than 200 people were killed in Beirut's port when a cache of explosive materials caught fire at a poorly maintained warehouse. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 4, 2021
• 13:56

Man relieved of $1.7 mllion debt relief

An update on the story of Alexis Hernandez, who fought to survive after an explosion only to be hit with a $1.7 million medical debt for his treatment at a burn center in Brooke Army Medical center. While his debt was finally waived after the story and urgings of legislators, others with similar stories still face their huge medical bills. Anna Werner reports

• Jul 23, 2021
• 6:08

LAPD says miscalculation led to disastrous fireworks detonation

Several families have filed claims against the city in the wake of the disastrous explosion.

• Jul 20, 2021

WorldView: Explosion shakes Dubai port

In today's global headlines, an explosion shakes one of the largest ports in the world. Lebanon may be on the brink of a social and economic collapse. The formerly stuck ship Ever Given heads out of Suez Canal. And court hearings resume for pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN AM with a roundup.

• Jul 8, 2021
• 3:08

Surfside apartment building leveled overnight

A planned explosion brought what remained of the Surfside apartment building crashing down in seconds. Search and rescue efforts are resuming as teams hope to access new areas previously deemed unreachable. Manny Bojorquez reports from Surfside.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 3:11

17 hurt in "catastrophic" mishap with illegal fireworks in L.A.

Los Angeles Police unsure what went wrong as officers tried to destroy a huge cache of illegal fireworks, but say they "intend to find out."

• Jul 1, 2021

Illegal fireworks explosion in Los Angeles

A large explosion rocked a Los Angeles street as the LAPD bomb squad was confiscating a cache of illegal fireworks. At least nine people were receiving medical care following the explosion. CBS LA's Nicole Comstock reports from the scene.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 5:03

WorldView: Sweden’s prime minister resigns

We’re following several international headlines including Sweden's prime minister resigning, a deadly explosion in Bangladesh, clashes at a Pride parade in Turkey, classified documents in the U.K. being found at a bus stop, and more arrests of former Apple Daily employees in Hong Kong. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the roundup.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 3:13

Austin bombing suspect's statement

In a recorded cellphone statement, Austin bombing suspect Mark Conditt said: "I wish I were sorry but I am not" for the deadly attacks, according to a person familiar with the matter. During the more than 25-minute statement, Conditt described himself as a "psychopath" and said he feels as though he has been disturbed since childhood. CBS News' senior investigative producer Pat Milton joins CBSN with the latest.

• Mar 22, 2018
• 3:01

Suspected Austin bomber dead, police say

Police say the suspected bomber in a series of Texas explosions is dead after a confrontation with police. He has been identified as a 24-year-old white male, but police have not released his name. The first of five Austin bombings began March 2. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Mar 21, 2018
• 4:20

Military device injures man at Texas store

Austin police say there was no package explosion at a Goodwill store in Texas and that an item found earlier Tuesday night was not a bomb, but rather a military device that went off inside an employee's hand causing an injury. It was also announced that this incident isn't linked to other incidents in Austin, assistant Austin police chief Ely Reyes said.

• Mar 20, 2018
• 1:50

4th explosion in Austin

Two people were injured Sunday in an explosion in Austin -- the fourth package bomb this month. Police believe this device may have been triggered by a tripwire.

• Mar 19, 2018
• 1:04

4th package explosion rattles Austin

Police in Austin, Texas have raised the reward for any information on a series of package bombings after a fourth occurred Sunday night. Two men were injured by the explosion that was possibly triggered by a tripwire. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN from near the scene.

• Mar 19, 2018
• 5:10

Texas chemical plant explosion

Black smoke billowed out of a chemical plant in Cresson, Texas, after an explosion. One person is missing and another is badly injured, authorities said.

• Mar 15, 2018
• 1:00

Workers injured in chemical plant explosion

Firefighters say an explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Hood County, Texas. One person was missing and another was badly injured in the blast.

• Mar 15, 2018
• 0:44

Explosions in Austin, Texas

Police are investigating three explosions which resulted in the death of two people. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the investigation.

• Mar 12, 2018
• 2:04

Austin package explosions

Police in Austin say they've seen similarities in three package bombings this month. All three happened on the city's east side, and all the victims are minorities. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest.

• Mar 12, 2018
• 3:02

Deadly explosions strike Austin, Texas

Police in Austin say "similarities" between three package explosions in Texas' capital city this month, two of them fatal, lead them to believe the incidents are related. The latest fatal incident, reported Monday morning, killed a 17-year-old boy and wounded a woman, police said. CBS News' Lou Young reports.

• Mar 12, 2018
• 1:31

"Similar" package explosions kill 2 in Austin

Two fatal package explosions at homes in Austin, Texas this month are believed to be linked, Austin police chief Brian Manley said Monday.

• Mar 12, 2018
• 1:06

Kentucky tower demolished

Kentucky's 12th tallest building, Capital Plaza Tower, was brought down in a controlled explosion Sunday. The state-owned 28-story tall building housed many state offices, but closed in 2016 after it was deemed unsafe.

• Mar 11, 2018
• 1:03

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