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In an iconic photo, three firefighters raised an American flag in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. The flag later disappeared, but it's recently been returned to ground zero. Tony Dokoupil has more.
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In an iconic photo, three firefighters raised an American flag in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. The flag later disappeared, but it's recently been returned to ground zero. Tony Dokoupil has more.
It's estimated that 3,000 children lost a parent in the 9/11 attacks. For many, the trauma has followed them into adulthood. Brook Silva-Braga caught up with one of those children and has more.
In a special sit-down interview with Paula Reid, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch talked about 9/11 and the new terror threats the United States must deal with.
On the 15th anniversary of 9/11, ceremonies across the country remembered the day and the victims lost in the attacks. Jamie Yuccas has more on the memorials.
Ryan will run for House speaker if his conditions are met, Biden continues to change his story on the bin Laden raid, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visits Russia, are among today's CBSNews.com Trending Stories.
Vice President Joe Biden has changed his account of his role in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with details.
Vice President Joe Biden has changed his story on the role he played in the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Biden said Tuesday he advised President Obama to authorize the operation, but in the past, Biden has said he was against launching the raid. Biden also diminished John Kerry and Hillary Clinton's roles as the current and former secretary of states, which surprised some in the White House. Major Garrett reports.
The vice president said he supported the raid, a departure from his previous descriptions of the debate that took place among the president and his cabinet members.
The personal emails of two of the highest-ranking national security officials in this country have been hacked -- CIA Director John Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; The bell inside London's "Big Ben" clock tower has been malfunctioning
Jeb Bush is questioning Donald Trump's 'judgement to be president' after Trump implied that George Bush's policies in office made America vulnerable to attacks like those on 9/11. Major Garrett has the story.
Scott Pelley updates the 60 Minutes report in which a former member of SEAL Team 6, known by the pseudonym Mark Owen, recounted the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Conan O'Brien on GOP candidates, Jimmy Kimmel on Osama bin Laden's documents and Seth Meyers on Chelsea Clinton's new children's book. Here's CBSN's roundup of late-night jokes.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss what Osama bin Laden’s book selection and an al Qaeda job application say about the organization.
The Obama administration declassified and released letters, books and terror job applications found in Osama bin Laden's Pakistan hideout. The al Qaeda leader had some materials that a lot of Americans would recognize. Mark Phillips reports.
Documents retrieved from Osama Bin Laden's compound gives us a look into the mind of a terrorist. CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Major Garrett talked about the uncovered books.
The infamous terrorist had an extensive digital library. As Mark Phillips reports, the digitized books and thousands of internal al Qaeda memos reveal a dark view and a threatening intent toward his sworn American enemy.
The U.S. released a list of English texts that were seized from Osama Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell responds to Seymour Hersh's report on "The Killing of Osama bin Laden" that alleges the White House lied about the mission to kill the al Qaeda leader.
In 2011, 24 Navy SEALS carried out a mission to kill or capture Osama Bin Laden. They were sworn to secrecy, part of the lifelong pledge taken by all members of the elite force. But one highly decorated vet has taken the controversial step of revealing his identity and his role in the historic mission. CBS News Correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "CBSN" with what he told her.
Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill claimed that he was the one to fire the shot that killed Osama bin Laden in the 2011 raid. Now O'Neill, who was sworn to secrecy after the raid, is taking criticism. Margaret Brennan reports.
After rival organization ISIS declared an Islamic state in Iraq and Syria, al-Qaeda released a video in which Osama bin Laden urges young jihadists to target the U.S. prior to the 9/11 attacks. Juan Zarate, CBS News national security analyst and former top security aide to President George W. Bush, shares his take from Washington.
Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the surprising court testimony on Wednesday from Sulaiman Abu Ghaith -- Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law and a former spokesman for al Qaeda.
As secretary of defense, Leon Panetta is fighting multiple wars, pursuing al Qaeda, and trying to keep Iran from building an atom bomb. Scott Pelley reports; Then, some exotic animal species that are endangered in Africa are thriving on ranches in Texas, where a limited number are hunted for a high price. Lara Logan reports; Also, Matt Stone and Trey Parker are both both irreverent and heartwarming, just like their creations "South Park" and the hit Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon." Steve Kroft reports.
On "Intelligence Matters: Declassified," CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis interviews Michael Morell and retired Admiral Bill McRaven about the raid on the complex in Abbottabad that brought Osama bin Laden to justice.
This week, as we mark 19 years since the 9/11 attacks, CBS News reveals the untold story of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge got exclusive access to one of the CIA's secret elements in planning the raid.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
The FBI is investigating "potential nexus to terrorism" after the shooting that killed 2 at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from her car crash injuries with her husband in January.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Tom Cotton and Chris Murphy join Margaret Brennan.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from her car crash injuries with her husband in January.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Tom Cotton and Chris Murphy join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner." Shaiman talks with Tracy Smith about collaborating with Billy Crystal on parody songs for the Oscars; composing scores for Rob Reiner's films; and why he says, beginning as a piano prodigy at age 16, "there was no stopping me."
David Pogue looks back at the career of the singer-songwriter whose Top 10 hits included such classics as "Oh, Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and "Laughter in the Rain."
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
At least two people were killed and 14 were injured in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar, authorities said Sunday. There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," but it's too early to determine the motivation, FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
The FBI is investigating "potential nexus to terrorism" after the shooting that killed 2 at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Celebrations have been seen in Tehran after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-led strikes. Supporters of the the regime have also been seen mourning Khamenei. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more.
President Trump released a new statement about military operations in Iran on Sunday, saying they will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved." See the president's full remarks.
Retaliatory strikes from Iran are spreading across the Middle East a day after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the Iranian opposition to the Islamic Republic and the son of the deposed late shah of Iran, sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss this pivotal moment for Iran's leadership, whether regime change is coming, and what happens to Iran's nuclear weapons. Tonight.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed along with about 40 other senior members of the Islamic Republic's regime in the initial onslaught of the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran program senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBS News to discuss who or what might emerge as a new leader in Iran.