Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
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Afghanistan gets internet back after Taliban's unexplained web shutdown
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers blocked internet access nationally for two days without any explanation, but suddenly, the country is coming back online.
U.S. offers $5 million reward for Afghan-American believed abducted in 2022
The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for information that helps find Mahmood Habibi, an Afghan-American national it says was abducted in Kabul in 2022.
Trump calls off secret talks with Taliban
CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul, Afghanistan, where an American soldier was killed this week in a Taliban suicide car bombing.
Kabul under siege
In 16 years, the Afghan War has cost 2,400 American lives and $1 trillion. But with the country's capital under siege, the end still seems far away. Lara Logan reports.
Reflections from Afghanistan
60 Minutes correspondent Lara Logan has reported from Afghanistan over the last 16 years. But this time, she says, was different
Kabul under siege
Lara Logan speaks with the U.S. commander in Afghanistan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani about America's longest war and the conditions in the country's capital
Kabul under siege
In 16 years, the Afghan War has cost 2,400 American lives and $1 trillion. But with the country's capital under siege, the end still seems far away. Lara Logan reports.
Suspect in 2021 Kabul airport bombing extradited to U.S., faces judge
Mohammad Sharifullah was allegedly one of two masterminds behind the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 American service members.
ISIS-linked suspect in 2021 Kabul bombing arrested
The alleged mastermind of a deadly 2021 terror attack at a Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members was arrested in Pakistan and appeared Wednesday in federal court in Virginia. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Alleged bombing mastermind in U.S. custody
The man allegedly behind the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at Kabul's airport in Afghanistan appeared in court on Wednesday after being extradited to the U.S. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Kabul airport attack suspect in court
Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in connection to the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, appeared in court after being extradited to the U.S. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Latest on Kabul airport bombing suspect
President Trump announced a man connected to the Abbey Gate suicide bombing that occurred in 2021 at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul will face charges in the U.S. Mohammad Sharifullah has been extradited, officials tell CBS News. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Kabul explosion kills Afghan Taliban regime's minister for refugees
Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, a minister in Afghanistan's de-facto Taliban government and a member of a notorious family, was among those killed in an explosion in Kabul.
U.S. Kabul withdrawal three years later
Sam Vinograd, A CBS News national security contributor and former counterterrorism official at the Department of Homeland Security, breaks down how she remembers the U.S. response when Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021.
Kabul school for girls defies Taliban ban
High school-aged girls are now forbidden to attend national schools in Afghanistan. But girls determined to learn are finding ways to carry on their education despite the Taliban. Imtiaz Tyab visits an unofficial school in Kabul attended by over a hundred girls.Tyab speaks to the woman who founded the school, paying for it out of her own pocket.
Afghanistan slides into humanitarian crisis
Imtiaz Tyab visits a children's hospital where supplies and conditions are dire. Around Kabul, many depend on rotten food and handouts, if they can get them. Since the Taliban took control a year ago, Afghanistan's economy has collapsed, prompting a humanitarian crisis.
New details about 2021 Kabul airport bombing
Saturday marks two years since the deadly bombing at the Kabul airport during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. 170 Afghan civilians were killed along with 13 U.S. service members. Jerry Dunleavy, an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee's investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal, joined CBS News to discuss new information about the attack.
ISIS-K leader killed by Taliban
The Defense Department says the Taliban has killed the ISIS-K leader behind a 2021 attack at Afghanistan's Kabul airport. Officials say the U.S. was not involved in the operation. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Roxana Saberi spoke with former national security adviser and CBS News contributor H.R. McMaster about why the U.S. was not involved.
ISIS-K leader killed by the Taliban
Senior administration officials tell CBS News the ISIS-K leader behind the deadly 2021 attack at the Kabul airport has been killed by the Taliban. The bombing, during the U.S. withdrawal of Afghanistan, killed 13 Americans and more than 100 Afghan civilians. Brett Bruen, president of the Global Situation Room and former director of global engagement at the White House joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the development.
Taliban kills planner of Kabul airport bombing
The Taliban killed an ISIS leader who planned the Aug. 26, 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul International Airport. Thirteen U.S. service members were killed in the attack and 45 were wounded. At least 170 Afghan civilians were killed. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
U.S. officials: ISIS leader killed by Taliban
The ISIS leader responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport attack that killed 13 U.S. service members has been killed by the Taliban, according to Biden administration officials. David Martin has more.
Afghanistan military dog reunited with handler
While on tour in Afghanistan in 2019, platoon commander Kristen St. Pierre grew attached to a bomb-sniffing dog named Chase. After the fall of Kabul in 2021, St. Pierre feared she would never see her furry companion again. But, years later, the pair were reunited in the U.S.
White House releases review on U.S. exit from Afghanistan
The Biden administration on Thursday released a 12-page review examining the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. The White House took little responsibility for executing a messy and deadly exit. "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennen discussed how the review left out key details and explanations on some major issues.
6 killed in latest suicide attack aimed at Afghanistan's Taliban rulers
A suicide bomber was spotted and killed as he approached a checkpoint near the foreign ministry in Kabul, but his bomb still went off in the heart of the capital.
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Tehran and Israel voice caveats on U.S.-Iran deal set for Friday signing
Israel says its forces will remain in Lebanon and Iran says it will get half of its frozen funds before final talks with the U.S. begin.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to "very bad people," official says
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan.
Deadly Russian strikes leave landmark Ukraine cathedral in flames
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, killing at least 11 people and sparking a blaze at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries.
Hegseth: "Manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
White House hosts "UFC Freedom 250" fight on Trump's 80th birthday
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
Norway crown princess's son sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Carolina Hurricanes win second Stanley Cup, beating Vegas in 6 games
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
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Oil prices sink, stocks set to soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
Fox to acquire Roku in $22 billion deal
Fox said it will buy Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that it expects to complete in the first half of 2027.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
Referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to "very bad people," official says
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan.
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Oil prices sink, stocks set to soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
Fox to acquire Roku in $22 billion deal
Fox said it will buy Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that it expects to complete in the first half of 2027.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
With uncertainty around H-1B visa fee, U.S. businesses unsure how to move forward
Earlier this week, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
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3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
Referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to "very bad people," official says
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Kennedy Center to establish new endowment in Trump's name
The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name to the performing arts center.
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They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
Her Stage IV cancer had no symptoms. Innovative surgery saved her life.
A chance emergency room visit led to Amy Piccoli's diagnosis with late-stage colorectal cancer.
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Norway crown princess's son sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
Deadly Russian strikes leave landmark Ukraine cathedral in flames
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, killing at least 11 people and sparking a blaze at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries.
Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
In videos of the accident circulating online, two men launch the woman off Skeleton Bridge, while onlookers realize there is no safety mechanism attached.
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Tehran and Israel voice caveats on U.S.-Iran deal set for Friday signing
Israel says its forces will remain in Lebanon and Iran says it will get half of its frozen funds before final talks with the U.S. begin.
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Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Soccer art made from gum wrappers
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Today" film critic Gene Shalit.
David Hockney: An appreciation
David Hockney's constant experimentations in art gave us six decades of swimming pools and sun-drenched scenes, intimate portraits of friends, vibrant depictions of his native Yorkshire, and groundbreaking digital works. The British-born painter died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at age 88. Correspondent Seth Doane offers an appreciation of the groundbreaking body of work, by an artist whom British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries.
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
SpaceX expansion plans impact local community
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
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.
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
In videos of the accident circulating online, two men launch the woman off Skeleton Bridge, while onlookers realize there is no safety mechanism attached.
How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
Police dress up as World Cup mascots to carry out drug sting
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Armed men kidnap respected security expert in gang-wracked Haiti
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of Haiti's police.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash
Eleven skydivers and their pilot were killed after their plane crashed just after takeoff in Butler, Missouri. Lana Zak spoke to a witness who saw how it unfolded.
Full Interview: Andrew Giuliani
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, speaks with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the deportation of Somali referee Omar Artan, the conditions under which the Iranian team can play in the U.S. and more.
Trump's World Cup chief on Iranian players
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says all the players from Iran's World Cup team will be allowed in the U.S. for their matches, but acknowledges some members of the team's support staff have been denied U.S. entry.
Giuliani on World Cup players' entry to U.S.
While no World Cup players have been blocked from entering the U.S., "a few" have been referred for secondary questioning, according to Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup.
Trump's World Cup chief on deported ref
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, is defending the decision to bar U.S. entry to Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, saying he was talking to "very bad people."