CBS News Radio flashback: Sept. 11 attacks
In his final tribute to CBS News Radio ahead of its shuttering, Major Garrett introduces coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Osama bin Laden
Killing bin Laden | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2012, Scott Pelley spoke with a retired Navy SEAL, and former member of SEAL Team 6, who recounted the May 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Trump doubles Nicolas Maduro bounty, offers $50 million reward for arrest of Venezuela's president
Maduro was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020, during the first Trump presidency on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.
Lessons from Admiral William H. McRaven
Admiral William McRaven, now retired, thought commanding the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound would be the crowning achievement of his 37 years as a Navy SEAL, until he gave a 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin that went viral - a lesson in personal responsibility that spoke to millions across the globe and became a bestseller, "Make Your Bed." David Martin talks with Admiral McRaven about the long, long road from making your bed to missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his latest book, "Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations."
Charlie Did It
Former Representative Charlie Wilson convinced Congress to arm Afghan freedom fighters battling the Soviets in the 1980s. Now he tells Mike Wallace that the U.S. failed to provide enough aid when the Russians pulled out, setting the stage for the Taliban's rise to power.
Plea deal revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind
One of the alleged masterminds of the 9/11 terror attacks may be spared the death penalty. A military judge is allowing plea bargains that would allow Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-conspirators to accept life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
New details on hunt for Osama bin Laden
The National Security Agency is shedding new light on what went into the search for Osama bin Laden through their podcast called, "No Such Podcast." Jon Darby is the former director of operations for the NSA and was the agency's chief of counterterrorism during the bin Laden operation. He joined CBS News to discuss the hunt for bin Laden.
National Security Agency reveals details of its role in hunt for bin Laden
The secretive National Security Agency recounts its contributions to the decade-long search for 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in the launch of its new podcast, "No Such Podcast."
TikTok cracks down on posts about Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America"
Osama Bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America" spread on social media this week, with some TikTok users saying the terrorist leader's writings changed their views on U.S. foreign policy.
Preview: "Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11"
Former CIA directors, insiders and national security experts retrace the agency's steps around 9/11 and detail the mission to hunt down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in "Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11." The special airs Friday, September 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available to stream on the CBS News app and Paramount+ on September 11.
10/6: Red and Blue
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Admiral William McRaven on "The Takeout"
Former Navy SEAL and four-star Admiral William McRaven joins Major to talk about President Trump, impeachment, the mission to get Osama bin Laden, and his military career on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Kabul mosque bombing kills at least 21, including prominent cleric
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
New details in strike against al Qaeda leader
More details are emerging about the drone strike in Afghanistan that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a key role in the 9/11 attacks. Catherine Herridge reports.
Ayman al-Zawahiri (2004) | 60 Minutes Archive
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed over the weekend in a drone strike during a U.S. counterterrorism operation, President Biden announced Monday night. In 2004, Ed Bradley reported on al-Zawahiri, said to be the mastermind behind Osama bin Laden.
H.R. McMaster on the Taliban and al Qaeda
CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the relationship between the Taliban and al Qaeda following the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. counterterrorism drone strike.
The 2016 Republican presidential candidate said his 2000 book that talked about terrorism shows his "vision"
The 2016 Republican presidential candidate said his 2000 book that talked about terrorism shows his "vision"
60 Minutes Overtime, 05.08.11
Maria Gavrilovic remembers when Candidate Obama said, if president, he'd go into Pakistan to get bin Laden if necessary; Then, Hear the secret story of how an elite team of US commandos chased and lost bin Laden's trail at Tora Bora, just ten weeks after 9/11; Also, a riveting 30 minutes with President Barack Obama as he describes the weekend that made history.
Examining the Bin Laden Papers
During the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy SEALs seized thousands of the al Qaeda leader's personal letters and notes. Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the woman who's analyzed it all.
Osama bin Laden's letters
As U.S. intelligence officials warned al Qaeda may be planning “spectacular attacks” in 2002, Osama bin Laden’s letters show that at that time, the terror organization was weak, and bin Laden was not the “puppet master” people thought he was. https://cbsn.ws/3vGf3DV
Osama Bin Laden and his daughters
“The people who really worked on Osama’s public statements were mostly his daughters, Miriam and Sumaiya,” author and Islamic scholar Nelly Lahoud tells 60 Minutes. https://cbsn.ws/39fIVj1
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks with Scott Pelley; Examining the documents seized from Osama bin Laden's compound; NYC Mayor Eric Adams on reducing crime and the city's COVID recovery
Documents show post-9/11 attacks planned by Osama bin Laden
Author and Islamic scholar Nelly Lahoud says bin Laden called for attacks in 2004, following three years without communication with al Qaeda associates.
Documents reveal bin Laden's bid for American support
New translations of Osama bin Laden's personal documents show that the al Qaeda leader was caught off guard by the American response to 9/11.
Inside the documents obtained from Osama bin Laden's compound
During the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy SEALs seized thousands of the al Qaeda leader's personal letters and notes. Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the woman who's analyzed it all.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Iran declares it has won the war as U.S. turns to economic warfare
Iran's president said Friday the world had "approved" the country's victory, as Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have."
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
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European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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Grace Potter performs "Run Baby Run"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Run Baby Run."
Grace Potter sings "Love Me Not"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Love Me Not."
Grace Potter sings "Main Street USA"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Main Street USA."
Iconic props up for grabs at movie auction
Iconic film props and other movie memorabilia from classic Hollywood flicks are up for auction. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The National Mall will become a race track
Race car drivers will compete at the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. this weekend, turning the National Mall into a racetrack.
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Fighting wage theft in New York City
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion a year to wage theft. New York City is cracking down on the crime and other abuses of low-income workers.
Latest Lindsay Clancy trial testimonies
Several medical experts testified in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children but claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside an 8-year-old shooting victim's room
It's been a year since a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured dozens. Steve Hartman visits the bedroom of a little boy who lost his life that day.
Panettiere given emergency drug, witness says
New details in Hayden Panettiere's sudden death have emerged as her on-and-off boyfriend's brother, who was present when she died, speaks out. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
Grace Potter performs "Run Baby Run"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Run Baby Run."
Grace Potter sings "Love Me Not"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Love Me Not."
Grace Potter sings "Main Street USA"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Main Street USA."
The Dish: Philippe Massoud
Chef Philippe Massoud shares his love of Lebanese cuisine with eager diners at ilili, which has locations in New York City and Washington, D.C. The Beirut-born chef explains how his "enchanted life" and upbringing in Lebanon contributes to his culinary success.