Fake news sets off Twitter spat between Pakistan, Israel
Confrontation between two heavily armed adversaries escalated in response to a fake story posted online
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Official: Pilot made “mayday call” shortly before Pakistani plane disappeared
Plane belonging to Pakistan’s national carrier crashed and burst into flames with 48 people on board, killing all of them, the airline chairman and police said
Brother indicted for alleged honor killing of model sister
Government prosecutor said a court in central Pakistan has indicted the brother of slain model Qandeel Baloch for killing her in the name of honor
Pakistani passenger jet crashes with more than 40 on board
Missing Pakistani International Airlines plane has crashed near the town of Havelian
Donald Trump calls Pakistan a "fantastic place of fantastic people"
Pakistan officials released an unusually candid readout of the conversation between the president-elect and Prime Minister Sharif. Late Wednesday night, the Trump transition team released its own readout
11 killed as violence escalates between nuclear-armed neighbors
Civilians suffer as Pakistan and India face off over disputed territory of Kashmir in the Himalayan Mountains
Pakistani transgender woman's beating leads to arrests
Online video allegedly shows gang leader pinning woman face down and beating her; he was charged with torture and extortion
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Pakistan bombing
At least 50 people died in the bombing at a Sufi shrine in southwestern province of Baluchistan
Immigration ordeal nearly over for iconic "Afghan girl"
Pakistan court orders woman made famous as Afghan refugee with cover photo on National Geographic freed for deportation
Almost 20 killed as two passenger trains collide
Officials say train slammed into back of another in Pakistani port city of Karachi, likely due to driver error, and many still trapped
Famed “Afghan girl” denied bail in ID forgery case
Life hasn’t got any easier for Sharbat Gula since she appeared as a young refugee on a National Geographic cover
Pakistani woman, once publicly gang-raped, now walks the runway
Mukhtar Mai was gang-raped and paraded naked in public in 2002, and instead of committing suicide afterward, she fought all the way to the Supreme Court
ISIS claims deadly attack on police recruits
But so have at least two other Islamic extremist groups in Pakistan after assault that left dozens dead
Officials: 48 police trainees killed in attack in Pakistan
Gunmen stormed a police training center in Pakistan’s restive Baluchistan province and detonated explosive vests, killing at least 48 police trainees, authorities said
Pakistani lawmakers crack down on "honor" killers
Law gets tough on practice of killing people – usually a female family member who is perceived to have violated a religious taboo
Pakistan, India blame each other for Kashmir fighting
Escalating tensions in the disputed Himalayan region have seen armies exchange gunfire and blame on both sides
Indian and Pakistani troops exchange gunfire in Kashmir
Both India and Pakistan claim the other side shot first in highly disputed region; exchange follows two attacks on Indian bases
"I had to:" Man explains "honor" killing sister
Tasleem was 18, a good Muslim girl, but to her family, being seen with a Christian man in a Lahore slum was too much
Nuclear-armed neighbors, both U.S. allies, exchange fire
Pakistan and India accuse each other of instigating fresh violence in disputed Kashmir, over which they've fought 3 wars
Court upholds death penalty for mentally ill man in murder case
International rights group says Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned appeal for Imdad Ali's life
Former classmate says Ahmad Khan Rahami was "easy-going"
More details are coming to light about the suspected New York and New Jersey bomber's past
More than 12 killed by suicide blast inside mosque
Officials says suicide attacker targeted Pakistanis during Friday prayers in a region hard-won back from Taliban not long ago
At least 6 killed as passenger and freight trains collide
Pakistani officials say more than 100 others injured in accident near central city of Multan
Search called off for missing U.S. climbers in Pakistan
Family makes difficult decision to end search after no sign of two men missing since Aug. 22
11 dead as militants attack Christian colony, courthouse
Pakistan military says civilian guards and security forces responded quickly, preventing a far greater tragedy
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
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Patrick Clancy's wife: "I don't understand how the story's been so twisted"
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.
Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia
Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
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AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.
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.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
AI expected to loom large over Trump-Xi summit
President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday amid mounting concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Protests at Kennedy Center amid Trump threat
Protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after President Trump threatened to demolish the building. WUSA9 reporter Matt Gregory joins from the scene.
Claude AI reportedly used to hack ChatGPT
Researchers from the independent security platform Hacktron AI reported they used Anthropic's Claude tool to hack OpenAI's ChatGPT model. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reports.
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.