U.S. family finally reunited after escaping Sudan's year-long civil war
A Sudanese-American family is the first to be reunited in the U.S. after a woman and her sons spent nearly a year stuck in Saudi Arabia.
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Millions facing starvation in Sudan: UNHCR
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What to know about Sudan's deadly civil war
Ten months into the deadly civil war in Sudan, the U.S. State Department has appointed a new special envoy to push for an end to the conflict and address the humanitarian crisis. Cameron Hudson, senior associate of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to explain the cause of the conflict and examine the path forward.
More than 800 Sudanese reported killed in attack on Darfur town, UN says
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Inside the violence in Sudan
The United Nations Refugee Agency is making an appeal for $1 billion to help people who are fleeing the violence in Sudan. Violence broke out earlier this year when tensions exploded between the military and a paramilitary group for control of the country. The co-founders of the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, Pastor Bob Roberts and Imam Mohamed Magid, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in the country.
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.
Mass grave in war-torn Sudan found to hold remains of almost 90 people
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U.S. suspends cease-fire in Sudan, adds new sanctions
The suspension of a humanitarian cease-fire in Sudan came as a result of "repeated serious violations" of the terms, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said.
Temporary ceasefire reached in Sudan fighting, U.S. says
The seven-day ceasefire, which was brokered by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, will take effect Monday, officials said.
Sudan conflict rages on after a month of chaos and broken ceasefires
Sudan's two top generals are at war with each other, laying waste to a country that many had hoped was about to push toward democracy.
Sudan conflict ongoing amid cease-fire talks
Fighting escalated Wednesday in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, as talks between the rival groups continue in Saudi Arabia. U.S. negotiators are "cautiously optimistic" about a possible short-term cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid into the country, Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday. BBC News correspondent Barbara Plett Usher joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest developments.
Americans fleeing Sudan sail across the Red Sea
American citizens fleeing Sudan's civil unrest braved a 10-hour journey across the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia. Ramy Inocencio reports.
800,000 people could flee Sudan conflict: UN
The United Nations warns fighting in Sudan could lead to a mass exodus by the end of the year. Officials estimate more than 800,000 people could try to seek refuge in neighboring nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio spoke with refugees making the journey across the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia.
Americans evacuated from Sudan
A CBS News team sailed aboard a Saudi military ship to the coast of war-torn Sudan, where some Americans have waited for days to evacuate. Ramy Inocencio spoke to some of the evacuees about witnessing the horrors of war, being given passage to peace and having to leave loved ones behind.
A young American's fear and joy as she escapes the crisis in Sudan
Reefan, 13, told CBS News she was excited to be "going to a safer place," but she's leaving a lot behind, and thousands of others are still desperate to get out.
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.
Sudan's health care system in crisis
The violent power struggle in Sudan has devastated the country's health care system. Executive director of Doctors Without Borders, Avril Benoit, joined CBS News to discuss the crisis.
Third round of Americans evacuated from Sudan
The U.S. continues to evacuate citizens from war-torn Sudan. Around 100 Americans arrived by boat in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number evacuated to about 1,000. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Third convoy of American evacuees from Sudan reaches safety
The U.S. evacuation effort assisted a total of about 700 people trying to flee Sudan, amid fighting between rival generals that has led to a crisis in Africa's third-largest country.
Americans fleeing Sudan arrive in Saudi Arabia
More than 100 Americans sailed to Saudi Arabia after evacuating from the deadly violence in Sudan earlier today. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil from Saudi Arabia to discuss the voyage and the ongoing fighting across the world.
U.S. doctor Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman killed "for nothing" amid Sudan fighting
"You killed thousands of patients," wrote a colleague of Sulieman, who was killed while treating the wounded, in a post aimed at his attackers.
More Americans escape Sudan as country teeters on edge of civil war
Around 1,000 U.S. nationals have made it out of the country amid fragile ceasefires, including more than 100 aboard a Navy ship that just docked in Saudi Arabia.
Americans fleeing Sudan arrive in Jeddah
The USNS Brunswick docked in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, carrying 308 passengers fleeing violence in Sudan. Ramy Inocencio spoke to some of the 105 Americans who were on board.
Second convoy of U.S. citizens fleeing Khartoum arrives at Port Sudan
The U.S. government has now facilitated the evacuation of nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens, the State Department confirmed.
Hundreds of U.S. citizens evacuated from Khartoum
Several hundred U.S. citizens were evacuated from Sudan's capital city of Khartoum on Friday amid escalating violence in the country. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Trump trial set to continue with second day of jury selection in New York
Jury selection in former President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York will continue for a second day on Tuesday.
4th body recovered at Key Bridge collapse site; 2 still missing
A fourth body was recovered Sunday at the site of the Key Bridge collapse, according to the Unified Command.
Supreme Court to examine obstruction law used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
The fallout from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack will land before the Supreme Court on Tuesday when the justices consider the scope of a federal obstruction statute.
Speaker Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid
The House speaker says he wants to put up separate individual bills on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
American Airlines pilots union warns of "significant spike" in safety issues
The union for American Airlines pilots says it's been seeing "a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation."
Historic Copenhagen old stock exchange building erupts in flames
The 17th-century building's iconic spire, thought to protect the building "against enemy attacks and fires," collapsed among the flames.
Caitlin Clark picked No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever
"I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade," Clark said.
Celebrity morning routines are often unrealistic. Try these 4 steps instead.
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What Iran attacked Israel with, and what actually made it through
Details emerge of Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, and how it was largely thwarted by the U.S. ally's defenses.
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House to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate as clash over trial looms
The Senate is tasked with the trial after the House impeached Mayorkas earlier this year. Senate Democrats are expected to move to quickly quash the effort.
Trump trial set to continue with second day of jury selection in New York
Jury selection in former President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York will continue for a second day on Tuesday
Biden campaign tries to keep Jan. 6 top of mind with voters. Will it work?
President Biden believes painting former President Trump as a "threat" to democracy is a crucial contrast to highlight in his campaign.
Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
Chicago teacher helping Black kids break into baseball
Earnest Horton founded Black Baseball Media, which gives players from predominantly underserved communities access to top-notch facilities and exposure to college scouts.
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Bayer seeks legal shield from suits claiming Roundup causes cancer
Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it legal protection from suits claiming Roundup causes cancer. Experts say such a measure could have much broader implications.
American Airlines pilots union warns of "significant spike" in safety issues
The union for American Airlines pilots says it's been seeing "a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation."
Even in a bad market, this week of April is still the best time to sell
The housing market continues to be challenging for both buyers and sellers this year, as mortgage rates and asking prices continue to climb
H&R Block outages impact customers ahead of the Tax Day deadline
The tax-prep software giant says it has resolved an issue that blocked some customers from e-filing on Sunday and much of Monday.
Nike draws heat over skimpy U.S. women's Olympics uniforms
Nike's unitard for female track and field athletes representing the U.S. at the 2024 Paris Olympics is too revealing, critics say.
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House to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate as clash over trial looms
The Senate is tasked with the trial after the House impeached Mayorkas earlier this year. Senate Democrats are expected to move to quickly quash the effort.
Trump trial set to continue with second day of jury selection in New York
Jury selection in former President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York will continue for a second day on Tuesday
Biden campaign tries to keep Jan. 6 top of mind with voters. Will it work?
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Speaker Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid
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Supreme Court allows Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for most transgender minors
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When rogue brokers switch people's ACA policies, tax surprises can follow
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Native Americans have shorter life spans, and it's not just about health care
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Lori and George Schappell, world's oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
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Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona Friday, where she blamed former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court ruling earlier this week which could pave the way to revive a near-total abortion ban. Janet Shamlian has more.
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U.S. family finally reunited after escaping Sudan's year-long civil war
A Sudanese-American family is the first to be reunited in the U.S. after a woman and her sons spent nearly a year stuck in Saudi Arabia.
Historic Copenhagen old stock exchange building erupts in flames
The 17th-century building's iconic spire, thought to protect the building "against enemy attacks and fires," collapsed among the flames.
Speaker Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid
The House speaker says he wants to put up separate individual bills on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Johnson faces growing pressure over Ukraine, Israel aid
Iran's attack on Israel has renewed urgency in getting a Senate-passed bill through the House. But the bill also threatens Johnson's speakership.
U.S. carpenter helping rebuild Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.
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Billy Joel special to air again after abrupt cut-off on CBS
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
Rebecca Wisocky talks new "Ghosts" episode
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Jerry Seinfeld on "Unfrosted," the made-up origin tale of Pop-Tarts
The comedian has stepped into his director's shoes for his new film, the not-quite-true story of the creation of the Kellogg's Pop-Tart.
Jerry Seinfeld on "Unfrosted," the made-up origin tale of Pop-Tarts
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has stepped into the director's shoes for his new Netflix film "Unfrosted," the not-quite-true story of the creation of the Kellogg's Pop-Tart. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Seinfeld about working behind the camera for the first time, and calling on a bunch of his comedian friends (including "Sunday Morning" contributor Jim Gaffigan) to act in his origin tale of a breakfast staple.
Psychic Tyler Henry, Hollywood's biggest medium
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Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking
The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.
Roku says some accounts compromised
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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House reauthorizes FISA spy program after GOP upheaval
The bill reforms and extends a portion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702 for a shortened period of two years.
Meta tests new features on Instagram designed to fight teen sextortion
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
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NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Critics call out plastics industry over "fraud of plastic recycling"
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
What's fueling Mexico City's water crisis?
Mexico City, one of the world's most populated cities with nearly 22 million people, could run out of water in months. Florencia Gonzalez Guerra, an investigative video journalist, joins CBS News to examine the causes behind the crisis.
Greenhouse gas emissions record
Greenhouse gas emissions continued increasing in 2023, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the numbers and what they mean for the climate.
Biden grants for climate change impact
The Biden administration awarded $830 million Thursday to fund projects that will address the impact of climate change on America's aging infrastructure. Ali Zaidi, an assistant to the president and national climate adviser, joins CBS News with more on the funding.
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Trump trial set to continue with second day of jury selection in New York
Jury selection in former President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York will continue for a second day on Tuesday
"Rust" armorer Gutierrez-Reed sentenced
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the "Rust" Western film armorer who last month was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for her part in the 2021 incident. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the sentencing.
"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed gets 18 months over deadly shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on Alec Baldwin's film "Rust," was given the maximum sentence of 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Teen suspect held over stabbing attack inside Australian church
A teenager has been arrested after a stabbing attack in a church in a Sydney suburb that officials Monday called "a terrorist incident."
2 sought for damaging popular Lake Mead rock formation
Federal authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking down two men seen damaging popular rock formations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.
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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Solar eclipse captivates millions
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
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Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking
The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.
Israel says it will respond to Iranian attack
Israel's military says it will retaliate after Iran and its proxies launched an attack of missiles and drones over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports. Then, CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang explains the U.S.' role in the conflict.
How strong is the Trump "hush money" case?
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Recapping day 1 of Trump's "hush money" trial
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Severe storms could bring big hail to Midwest
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hail are expected to sweep through parts of the Midwest this week. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the details.