
More than 60 "gay suspects" detained at same-sex wedding in Nigeria
"We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria," said a police spokesperson. "We cannot copy the Western world because we don't have the same culture."
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"We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria," said a police spokesperson. "We cannot copy the Western world because we don't have the same culture."
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.
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooked more than 100 pots of food over the course of 4 days, each big enough to serve 30 to 35 people.
The victims, including women and children, were returning from an overnight wedding ceremony, a resident said.
None of those killed or injured were U.S. citizens, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Tuesday.
A local official said the kids were trying to cross a river to collect firewood when their over-crowded boat capsized.
The senior prosecutor in the case said the couple involved, along with a U.K. doctor found guilty alongside them, had shown "utter disregard for the victim's welfare."
Cliff Omoruyi only started playing basketball at age 14, just before his family in Nigeria sent him to New Jersey.
Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu is leading in the presidential election as votes are counted in Africa's largest democracy. But the electoral process has been mired in controversy with all three major parties complaining of irregularities. There have also been reports of violence. BBC News correspondent Mayeni Jones joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest from Nigeria's election.
Russia intensifies Bakhmut offensive in eastern Ukraine; New report shows apartment rental prices drop across the U.S.
Sophia Danner-Okotie is the founder of the fashion company Besida. Known for its vibrant African prints and unique designs, Besida reflects Danner-Okotie's Nigerian heritage with a modern twist. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a sustainable clothing line that represents her African roots and also helps people in her Nigerian hometown with job opportunities.
Their repatriation is part of a larger effort by Western nations to return looted artifacts to Africa.
Tanitoluwa "Tani" Adewumi rose to fame at just 8-years-old, when he defeated 73 of the best chess players in his age group in New York.
The men were discovered after the Alithini II tanker pulled into port at Las Palmas, Spain, 11 days after leaving Nigeria
Nigeria's police said they were boosting security without saying why, but the U.S. Embassy in Abuja cited a "heightened risk of terrorist attacks."
More than 1.3 million people have been displaced and over 82,000 houses have been destroyed, officials said.
An emergency management official said the water level in the Niger River was "very high and too risky for a smooth search and rescue operation."
"It's such a proud moment for all of us," Megan Rapinoe said. "...That same 'never say die' attitude we had on the field, that's the same vibe we brought to this."
Some recaptured inmates lay on the ground by the prison entrance near the bodies of those who died in the attack.
It's still unclear what group was behind the attack on the Catholic church, but Nigeria is facing both an Islamist insurgency, and rising criminal gang violence.
The priest celebrating the Mass was giving the blessing to end the service when the attackers came in and opened fire.
Lawmakers in southwestern Nigeria say more than 50 people are feared dead after gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives at a church.
The stampede at the program organized by the Kings Assembly pentecostal church in Rivers state involved many people who were seeking assistance, police said.
Residents were mowed down as they tried to flee motorcycle-riding criminal gangs that laid waste to villages in the northern Plateau state.
President Trump is expanding the travel ban policy to six additional countries, including Nigeria and Myanmar. The change goes into effect on Saturday. Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times joined "Red & Blue" to explain what this ban will do.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble last week had ruled that Kate Cox could terminate her pregnancy despite the state's ban.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden say the firearms charges against him are unconstitutional, and they are also challenged David Weiss' appointment as special counsel.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
It happened around 3:40 p.m. at a six-story building on West Burnside Avenue in Phelan Place.
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
U.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the "suffering of the children in Gaza" is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.
The two plaintiffs are seeking from $15.5 million to $43 million for damages from Giuliani, according to recent court filings.
The three automakers are breaking the law and want workers to "sit down and shut up," UAW chief Shawn Fain said.
It happened around 3:40 p.m. at a seven-story building on West Burnside Avenue in Phelan Place.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden say the firearms charges against him are unconstitutional, and they are also challenged David Weiss' appointment as special counsel.
The three automakers are breaking the law and want workers to "sit down and shut up," UAW chief Shawn Fain said.
Nearly 25,000 of the victims in Madoff's Ponzi scheme will see restitution through the Madoff Victim Fund.
Use these apps to earn cashback and rewards on holiday shopping purchases to avoid blowing your budget as gift prices rise.
The three automakers are breaking the law and want workers to "sit down and shut up," UAW chief Shawn Fain said.
Use these apps to earn cashback and rewards on holiday shopping purchases to avoid blowing your budget as gift prices rise.
The central bank's series of interest rate hikes may be drawing to an end. Here are steps to take with your money now.
Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers for a record $700 million. These players are among the highest paid athletes of all time.
Investment firms are circling the 165-year-old retailer despite its growth struggles. Here's why.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden say the firearms charges against him are unconstitutional, and they are also challenged David Weiss' appointment as special counsel.
State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble last week had ruled that Kate Cox could terminate her pregnancy despite the state's ban.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
The Justice Department said Tyler Anderson, 30, of Dover, Hampshire, was arrested Saturday.
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh said they would hear the case.
How can you tell if a friend or family member may need help when it comes to drinking? An expert shares signs to look for and tips for starting a conversation.
The Texas Supreme Court has paused a lower court's decision to allow Kate Cox to get an emergency abortion. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more on why a final decision is so urgent for the 31-year-old.
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
Coal mining has always been a dangerous job, with one in every five miners ending up with "black lung" disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with miners and union officials who say coal companies routinely break the rules that could help protect their employees' health; and looks at a new government proposal that might offer real protection for miners, but which is facing opposition from some in Congress.
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
Every Wednesday in December for the last decade, Londoners have gathered near the Columbia Road Flower Market to sing Christmas carols together, sip on mulled wine and visit neighborhood shops.
U.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the "suffering of the children in Gaza" is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.
"I think it would have been able to prey effectively on anything that was unfortunate enough to be in its space," an expert said after a fossilized pliosaur skull was found in the U.K.
The diamond ring's owner, a Malaysian businesswoman, thought it had been stolen by hotel staff and filed a complaint with the police.
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
Cardi B and Offset have previously split several times, but had always managed to reconcile.
A mom bought a copy of the first Harry Potter book for her kids to read on vacation. More than 20 years later, it sold at auction for $69,000.
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Julia Roberts to discuss her new apocalyptic thriller, “Leave The World Behind.” In this preview clip, Roberts revisits her role in “My Best Friend's Wedding” and imagines where her character would be today. The full interview airs Tuesday on “CBS Mornings.”
The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday morning. Fandango managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the nominations and the frontrunners for the prestigious awards, airing on CBS on Jan. 7, 2024.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
Google has released Gemini, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, as AI seeps into many facets of life. Will Knight, a senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with a look at the revolutionary technology.
To mark the search engine's 25th birthday, Google also released top search data "of all time" across various categories.
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
The latest draft of the agreement from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, does not mention the phasing out of fossil fuels, which was expected by climate activists. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy looks at the impact of the decision.
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
The baby gator is one of just eight known leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland, the park where it was born.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
Nearly 25,000 of the victims in Madoff's Ponzi scheme will see restitution through the Madoff Victim Fund.
Rafael Govea Romero faces capital murder charges in the death of Lizbeth Medina, officials in Edna, Texas, said Sunday.
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
Boeing's X-37B spaceplane is making the program's seventh flight, the first since a marathon 2.5-year mission ended last November.
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Shohei Ohtani just signed a massive contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a staggering $700 million. Here's how that contract stacks up among the 10 biggest sports contracts of all time.
Google has released Gemini, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, as AI seeps into many facets of life. Will Knight, a senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with a look at the revolutionary technology.
With Republicans holding up aid money for Ukraine in a play to get policy changes on the U.S.-Mexico border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will come to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to make his case for funding. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning in Iowa in the hopes of maintaining his narrowing lead ahead of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as a potential alternative in the Republican presidential primary race to former President Donald Trump, the front-runner. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small looks at the latest from Iowa ahead of the January caucuses.
The U.S. military reports there has been a rise in attacks against U.S. facilities located in the Middle East as Israel's war against Hamas continues in Gaza. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the CSIS International Security Program, joins CBS News with his analysis of the aggressions against the U.S. in the region.