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Children of ISIS — "CBSN: On Assignment"

ISIS is grooming child recruits from a young age to be killers for the Islamic State. Charlie D'Agata investigates how hard it is to undo that brainwashing. The story is featured in episode one of "CBSN: On Assignment" a new primetime summer series featuring experiential reports driven by fresh voices and perspectives from around the world. The broadcast will launch Monday, July 31, 2017, (10 p.m. ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBSN, the network's 24/7 streaming news service.

Jul 24, 2017
00:53

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Mozambique's food and humanitarian crisis

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing violence in Mozambique are on the brink of potential starvation as a deadly conflict grips parts of the country. Clashes between armed groups, terrorists and insurgents have displaced nearly 800,000 people. Antonella D'Aprile, the World Food Programme's country director and representative for Mozambique, joins CBSN to explain the group's latest humanitarian efforts.

Jul 8, 2021
07:58

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Taliban on women's rights, terror ties

The Taliban's official spokesman tells CBS News' Charlie D'Agata that the insurgent group has no problem with women enjoying "basic rights," and insists any ties with al Qaeda and ISIS have been severed.

May 18, 2021
01:48

Officer may have saved lives in terror attack

A gunman who claimed to be with ISIS killed three people in a village in France Friday. The death toll could have been much higher, if not for a hero officer. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.

Mar 23, 2018
01:45

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France hostage suspect was known to police

A deadly apparent terror attack in France ended with security forces killing the attacker in a raid, officials say. Police say the attacker killed at least three people. He reportedly claimed a connection to ISIS. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

Mar 23, 2018
01:55

Video shows U.S. soldiers under attack

Footage from the helmet camera of an American soldier shows him and his unit under attack. It happened five months ago in the African nation of Niger. Three Americans were killed in a battle with ISIS-affiliated militants. A fourth soldier was killed separately. CBS News’ national security correspondent David Martin reports. (Viewer discretion is advised).

Mar 4, 2018
02:26

Report: ISIS may be planning chemical attack

A new report warns ISIS followers in the Middle East may be plotting a chemical attack on the U.S. The report, based on intercepted conversations, shows the desire by ISIS to use chlorine or other weapons of mass destruction on American soil. Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the threat could be carried out and Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia has a new generation of nuclear weapons.

Mar 2, 2018
04:25

3/1/18: CBSN Evening News

Dangerous storms threaten the East and West coasts; Maisie Sly, a deaf six-year-old actress, nominated for an Oscar

Mar 1, 2018
46:06

New Cold War?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia developed nuclear weapons capable of overwhelming any U.S. defense. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke to ex-CIA acting director Michael Morell, who warned of a renewed Cold War.

Mar 1, 2018
02:05

2/21/18: CBSN Evening News

President Trump hosts a listening session where people affected by gun violence plead for change; Arizona jail debuts therapy dogs, puppies will be used to reduce stress in inmates

Feb 21, 2018
41:46

Israel helps foil ISIS plot

Australian investigators conducted raids in summer 2017 linked to an ISIS plot. Now Israel says an elite intelligence unit helped to thwart the plan. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.

Feb 21, 2018
02:24

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Refugee group calls on U.S. to help Afghans

A new wave of deadly violence is gripping Afghanistan as U.S. troops withdraw from the war-torn country. Amid the surge in attacks, the International Refugee Assistance Project is calling on the Biden administration to help vulnerable communities in Afghanistan leave the country. Adam Bates, policy counsel for the group, joins CBSN to discuss.

May 10, 2021
07:46

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Fighters tied to killings of Americans caught

Two British members of an Islamic insurgent cell known for beheading hostages, including three Americans, have been captured. The two men are believed to be linked to the masked British terrorist known as "Jihadi John," who appeared in several gruesome videos.

Feb 9, 2018
00:28

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Signal's hard numbers

ISIS only controls 3.7 percent of the territory in Syria, the Berlin Wall has now been down for the same length of time it stood, and other global headlines in today's Signal hard numbers.

Feb 6, 2018
02:37

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Deadly wave of violence in Afghanistan

The Taliban and ISIS-linked groups have launched four deadly attacks in Afghanistan over the past week and a half. Top Afghan officials say they have evidence connecting the terrorists to Pakistan. The attacks have exposed major Afghan security and intelligence flaws, and undermined U.S. military advances in the country. Former Navy SEAL David Sears takes CBSN through the latest.

Feb 1, 2018
07:30

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Taliban denies responsibility for school bombing

More than 50 people, most of whom were young girls, were killed in series of explosions at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "CBSN AM" from the Afghan capital as U.S. troops prepare to leave the country.

May 10, 2021
09:57

1/24/18: CBSN Evening News

Former USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced; President Trump said he would speak to special counsel under oath.

Jan 24, 2018
47:40

Kurdish forces fighting Turkey

Kurdish forces, a partner in the U.S. battle against ISIS, are facing off with Turkey, an American NATO ally. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.

Jan 24, 2018
01:48

Terror attacks in Kabul

ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing and deadly rampage Wednesday in the eastern city of Jalalabad, Afghanistan. It follows another deadly, high-profile assault at a hotel in Kabul over the weekend. David Martin reports.

Jan 24, 2018
02:36

Homeland security in 2018

Michael Morell, CBSN senior national security contributor who served as deputy director and acting director of the CIA under former President Obama, and Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and served as homeland security adviser to former President George W. Bush, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the immediate threats to homeland security.

Jan 24, 2018
07:33

1/22/18: CBSN Evening News

Congress passes measure to end government shutdown; Study says children's diet is critical to brain development

Jan 22, 2018
48:21

Iraqi boy escapes ISIS

An 8-year-old Iraqi boy is back in his home country after he was kidnapped by ISIS militants nearly three years ago. While living under ISIS rule, he says he also lived with an American family. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has his story.

Jan 22, 2018
02:06

Living with Americans in ISIS territory?

A Yazidi boy in Iraq says he was sent to live with an American family after he was kidnapped by ISIS. The 8-year-old appeared in an ISIS propaganda video after he was taken. He spoke to Holly Williams about the ordeal.

Jan 22, 2018
02:43

Global headlines from Signal

The U.S. and allied forces in Syria are working to create a force of 30,000 to protect border territory held by mainly Kurdish troops. Meanwhile in Europe, Germany's two largest parties are trying to form a grand coalition. Gabe Lipton, a CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, joins CBSN with analysis.

Jan 17, 2018
08:13

Kabul attack

At least 41 people were killed in explosions that hit the western part of Kabul on Wednesday. ISIS claimed responsibility, sparking concern about future attacks in Afghanistan. Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell explains what the U.S. can do to fight the extremist group.

Dec 28, 2017
02:08

Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say

Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.

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Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks

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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

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Hundreds pay tribute to Oakland coach John Beam in first organized memorial since killing

Hundreds gathered Friday night in Oakland for a tribute to coach John Beam and to celebrate his life. It was the first organized memorial for the coach since he was fatally shot on Nov. 13.

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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe - National Guard shooting victim

National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.

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Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance

The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.

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Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate

President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Feeding our Future, January 2022, by Shari L. Gross. Star Tribune

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In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.

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National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says

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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"

The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.

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2 Louisiana inmates on the run after escape through damaged jail wall

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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog

"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.

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Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year

Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.

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Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses

Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.

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Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up

President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.

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Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.

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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan

The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.

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Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say

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The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.

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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate

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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art

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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

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Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.

A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.

Dec 4

CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.

Dec 5

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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief

The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."

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Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks

Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.

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Emergency crews are racing against time after catastrophic floods and landslides struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people.

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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan

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Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery

The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.

19H ago

Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art

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Frank Gehry discusses the Atlantic Yards Project for Brooklyn with the New York Daily News editorial board May 12, 2006.

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Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

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Dec 5
07:18

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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes

Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.

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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.

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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.

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Google reveals top search trends of 2025

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.

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Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics

Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.

Dec 4
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

Dec 3

CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits

Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.

Dec 3

Two ants on a branch lifting a heavy plant, Indonesia

Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"

Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.

Dec 2

Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say

The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

Nov 26

Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.

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Nov 25

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Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest

The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

14H ago
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D.C. pipe bomb case: What we still don't know

A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

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Michael Jordan expected to testify in court

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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed

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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals

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Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion

The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.

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Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare

Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.

Dec 2

Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Nov 27

Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station

The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.

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