Insurgents raid village in South Sudan, killing at least 169 people
Women and children were among the dead, in addition to dozens of combatants, officials said.
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Russell on South Sudan
UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell said what is happening in Sudan is currently the "largest humanitarian crisis" the organization is seeing. "The challenges are absolutely staggering," she added.
Trump says he is ending deportation protections for Somalis in Minnesota
President Trump on Friday said he is ending deportation protections for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
DHS ending South Sudanese protections in U.S.
CBS News exclusively learned that the Department of Homeland Security is planning to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals. The move would end more than a decade of protection that allowed thousands of displaced South Sudanese nationals to live and work in the U.S. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from U.S. in July
The man, a Mexican identified as Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, was among a group of eight who had been in South Sudan government custody since their deportation.
U.S. deports men from Asia and Latin America to South Sudan after legal saga
Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the deportation flight carrying the deportees landed in South Sudan just before midnight EST on Friday.
Trump holding migrants in Djibouti after judge blocks trip to South Sudan
A judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain custody of the migrants, whose lawyers say they were on a flight bound for violence-plagued South Sudan.
Judge: DHS South Sudan flight violated order
A federal judge said the Trump administration violated a court order when it deported eight convicted criminals to South Sudan. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Migrants destined for South Sudan
A federal judge is weighing in after the U.S. apparently prepared to send a group of migrants to South Sudan. It is not clear where the plane is or where the migrants are. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
At least 7 dead after Doctors Without Borders facility in South Sudan targeted
The aerial bombing on Saturday in South Sudan killed at least seven and caused significant damage to the hospital's pharmacy, destroying all medical supplies.
South Sudan criticizes U.S. for revocation of visas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. decided to revoke all visas for South Sudanese citizens because the country's government failed to accept the return of its citizens being removed from the U.S. in a "timely matter."
U.S. revoking all visas for those from South Sudan, Rubio says
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.
South Sudan basketball
The world's youngest country, South Sudan, has faced wars, a hunger crisis, kidnappings, rapes and unprecedented flooding. As CBS News' Leah Mishkin reports, the country's basketball team hopes to give their nation "a beacon of hope" as they make their Olympic debut in Paris.
Ex-U.S. soldier extradited from Ukraine faces charges related to double murder
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
5 entire families reportedly killed by shelling as war rages in Sudan
39 civilians, including all members of 5 families and most of some others, were killed in just one day, a human rights activist from the area told CBS News.
Sudan's warring generals agree "in principle" to 7-day ceasefire
Neighboring South Sudan says the two sides have accepted a plan to enter peace talks that includes a week-long ceasefire.
Failed ceasefire in Sudan
What was supposed to be a 24-hour ceasefire Tuesday in Sudan lasted just minutes before residents say they heard gunfire and explosions. Fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary group has killed more than 180 civilians and injured nearly 2,000 more since Saturday. CBS News international correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Pope Francis visits South Sudan
Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan on Friday after his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. South Sudan has faced a decade of civil war and years of poverty. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Juba, South Sudan, with the latest on the pope's mission.
Hunger crisis grows in Africa
Several African countries are on the brink of famine as millions face starvation. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta recently traveled to South Sudan to get a closer look at the situation there and to investigate what's causing these catastrophic conditions.
South Sudan child brides driven by starvation
Young female children in South Sudan are being forced out of school and into marriage as young as 14. The World Food Program has stopped its school feeding scheme in the wake of funding cuts and the family of a daughter entering into marriage will be paid in cows as a dowry. Debora Patta speaks with a child bride on her wedding day and her Father who negotiated the price of 80 under-nourished cows.
One family's wrenching decision to sell a girl into marriage for food
"I know I'm young," Nyekuoth Manyuan told CBS News. "But the food's been taken away, and I want my family to survive."
Global food crisis forces "humanitarian triage" in South Sudan
CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Sudan, where millions were already starving before the war in Ukraine triggered global price hikes.
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Iran's ability to threaten Strait of Hormuz is "degraded," CENTCOM says
The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81, sources say
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump threatens to use ICE for airport security amid worsening delays
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Robert Mueller, who investigated alleged election meddling, dies at 81, sources say
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
NCAA accuses DraftKings of "March Madness" trademark infringement
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Trump threatens to use ICE for airport security amid worsening delays
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Robert Mueller, who investigated alleged election meddling, dies at 81, sources say
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump threatens to use ICE for airport security amid worsening delays
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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2 skiers killed, 5 hurt in northern Italy avalanche
A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
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Sneak preview of Propstore's latest auction
"CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek of Propstore's offerings for next week's live auction of more than 1,000 items from some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Breaking down how Spotify pays musicians
Streaming platforms changed the way people purchase and listen to music, but they've also changed how artists get paid for their work. "CBS Saturday Morning" visits the Spotify offices to learn about how some artists are earning big bucks on the platform, and how some are still struggling.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Forgot Your Roots."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Hanging On Hope"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Hanging On Hope."
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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.
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Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
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Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
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The Dish: Danny's
Dan Abrams' newest venture Danny's offers patrons a quintessential New York City dining experience. The menu by executive chef Ed Tinoco spotlights fun twists on American classics.
Sneak preview of Propstore's latest auction
"CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek of Propstore's offerings for next week's live auction of more than 1,000 items from some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Breaking down how Spotify pays musicians
Streaming platforms changed the way people purchase and listen to music, but they've also changed how artists get paid for their work. "CBS Saturday Morning" visits the Spotify offices to learn about how some artists are earning big bucks on the platform, and how some are still struggling.
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Forgot Your Roots."