U.S. missionary kidnapped from home in Niger's capital, sources say
An American missionary was kidnapped from his home in Niger's capital Niamey, multiple sources tell CBS News.
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American freed after being detained for years
An American who was held hostage in Niger for more than six years has been released, the White House announced Monday. Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was detained in 2016. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed the breaking news with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
Niger wants answers after largest piece of Mars sold for $5.3 million
The government of Niger has launched an investigation into what they call possible "illicit international trafficking" after a piece of Mars unearthed in the Sahara Desert was sold.
A Spy Speaks Out
Former CIA official Tyler Drumheller tells Ed Bradley that the Bush Administration ignored intelligence that there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Bradley also interviews former ambassador Joseph Wilson, who says he tried in vain to set the record straight.
No Ordinary Spy
Valerie Plame Wilson's life changed forever when she was publicly outed as an undercover CIA agent in 2003. Wilson tells Katie Couric her cover was intentionally blown by members of the Bush Administration after her husband criticized intelligence leading up to the Iraq war.
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.
Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as Africa's coup belt rejects the West
Three West African nations ruled by military commanders after recent coups are speaking with one voice to reject Western influence.
U.S. troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
Unlike the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman said the U.S. is not destroying equipment or facilities as it leaves.
U.S. troops to complete withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.
Russian military personnel on Niger base where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
Breaking down Blinken's trip to China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Why the U.S. military's withdrawal from Niger is a "devastating blow"
After a U.S. investment of about $1 billion in Niger, the welcome mat is being yanked out from under American troops' feet.
U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.
Niger soldiers ambushed, at least 17 killed
Niger's military says suspected terrorists have ambushed a group of its soldiers near the country's western border, killing at least 17 and wounding another 20. Niger's defense ministry says it killed around 100 of the attackers. The BBC's Mayeni Jones joins CBS News with more on the attack.
Niger junta to prosecute ousted president
A spokesperson for Niger's military junta said Sunday that coup leaders had gathered evidence to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger." The BBC's Mayeni Jones joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Niger coup leaders say they'll prosecute president for "high treason"
They made the announcement just hours after saying they were open to resolving the crisis diplomatically.
West African leaders navigating Niger coup
Two weeks after a military junta ousted Niger's president, leaders of West African nations met hoping to find a peaceful resolution to the situation. The leaders have threatened military intervention if Niger's president isn't reinstated, but the junta installed its own government earlier Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
African leaders order the activation of standby force after Niger coup
Concern voiced over "deplorable" conditions for ousted president as Niger's neighbors weigh possible military response against continued diplomacy.
West African leaders meeting on Niger coup
West African leaders are meeting in an emergency summit to decide what to do next about Niger, where a military junta has been in power since July 26. Officials close to ousted President Mohamed Bazoum say he and his wife have no running water, electricity or access to doctors. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Niger in face-off with other African nations
The Economic Community of West African States warned it could take military action against coup leaders if Niger's ousted president was not reinstated by Sunday, but the military junta in control of the country ignored the warning and closed Niger's airspace. The BBC's Chris Ewokor is in neighboring Nigeria and has the latest.
Why the junta closed Niger's airspace
Flights across Africa are being rerouted after coup leaders in Niger closed the country's airspace. The move came after neighboring countries threatened to use military force against Niger if its president wasn't reinstated. Cameron Hudson, senior associate for the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Niger.
Niger coup leaders close country's airspace
Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice after Sunday's deadline to reinstate ousted President Bazoum was allowed to pass. The Economic Community of West African States had warned it could take military action if the ousted president was not reinstated. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.
Coup leaders close Niger airspace after deadline to reinstate leader
Niger's military rulers closed the country's airspace as they defied an international ultimatum to restore the nation's president to power.
Biden calls for release of Niger's president
President Biden is calling for the release of Niger's president as the U.S. orders the evacuation of embassy staff members and their families following a coup in the country last week. The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Russian flags wave at pro-junta protest in post-coup Niger
As the U.S. plans evacuations, Niger's military rulers find support not only on the streets, but from some neighboring nations' own post-coup regimes.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
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Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over 11th-hour truce bid
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a last-ditch diplomatic effort.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Will high-speed rail ever arrive in the U.S.?
An ambitious state-run high-speed rail project linking Los Angeles and San Francisco has gone off track.
Former CENTCOM commander calls rescue of U.S. airman a "hard lesson for Iran"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
Patients experience life-changing moment at free health clinic
Americans are driving hundreds of miles and waiting on line for days to get free medical help from RAM.
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Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle
Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper
The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
CIA World Factbook shuttered by Trump administration
The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free, trusted source many people used to check basic facts about countries.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
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Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over new bid for truce
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Falling tree kills 3, including 10-month-old, on Easter egg hunt in Germany
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt, German police said.
How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
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Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
Inside the final season of "Hacks"
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy "Hacks," about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, is launching its fifth and final season. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven. Smith also talks with the show's co-creators: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello (who describes directing one episode while in labor).
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The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
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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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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4/5/2026: Return to RAM; Ghost Train; The Mardi Gras Indians
First, a report on patients, cut off from health care, getting help. Then, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. And, a look at the Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive.
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Latest details on daring mission to rescue U.S. airman from Iran after fighter jet shot down; Trump sends profanity-laden threat to Iran.
Inside gospel music's popularity in France
For Easter Sunday, Barry Petersen shows how gospel music, with roots among America's enslaved, is now ministering to the hearts of people in Paris.
Flight prices surging amid Iran war
The war with Iran is spiking jet fuel prices, prompting airlines around the world to charge more. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Artemis II readies for loop around moon
NASA's Artemis II will loop around the moon's far side Monday night, setting a new distance record from Earth. In the lead-up, the crew has been taking in breathtaking sights from space. Mark Strassmann has more.