Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan in "open war"
Pakistan has declared an "open war" with Afghanistan following months of conflict. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Sam Vinograd have more.
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
Taliban remains major threat in Afghanistan
The Taliban remains a major threat in Afghanistan a year after the Trump administration implemented new strategy there. There have been multiple deadly attacks there in the last month. Cipher Brief expert and former CIA station chief Kevin Hulbert joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the situation.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. troops take Taliban villages by surprise
Scott Pelley reports from Afghanistan, where troops from the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are carrying America's counter insurgency strategy through the Taliban heartland village by village, often at night.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
Afghan rulers vow response after Pakistani strikes kill 10 near border
Afghanistan's Taliban government says it will "respond appropriately" to Pakistani strikes that killed 10 people near the country's shared border.
Suicide bombers in Pakistan kill at least 3 at security force headquarters
Police say two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least three officers.
Suicide bomber targets Islamabad court, killing 12 people
Pakistani officials implicate Afghanistan and India as explosion hits courts in Islamabad, killing at least a dozen people.
Afghan quake death toll climbs as families face winter without homes
The death toll from an earthquake in northern Afghanistan is climbing, and hundreds of families have lost their homes as the harsh winter arrives.
Afghans on humanitarian parole face deportation
Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, some 200,000 Afghans have found refuge in the U.S. Most were given ""humanitarian parole"" to stay in the country. But the Trump administration has ended those protections and many now face deportation back to Afghanistan, where they fear Taliban retribution. Washington Post reporter John Woodrow Cox joins to discuss one such case.
Taliban reports ceasefire with Pakistan after unprecedented clashes
Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan reached a fever pitch, with Pakistan carrying out airstrikes in Kabul.
Afghanistan gets internet back after Taliban's unexplained web shutdown
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers blocked internet access nationally for two days without any explanation, but suddenly, the country is coming back online.
Taliban shuts down internet across Afghanistan in latest crackdown
A local Taliban spokesperson in northern Afghanistan said that the Taliban leader had ordered the ban "to prevent immoral activities."
U.K. couple released after almost 8 months held by Taliban in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have released British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who were held for almost eight months without charge.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
Death toll jumps as race to reach Afghan earthquake survivors continues
Afghanistan earthquake survivors are burying their loved ones in mass graves four days after the disaster, which the Taliban says killed at least 2,205 people.
Taliban took Afghanistan 4 years ago
The Taliban is deepening its rule of Afghanistan four years after the U.S. withdrawal. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata looks back at the conflict in the Middle East.
U.S. offers $5 million reward for Afghan-American believed abducted in 2022
The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for information that helps find Mahmood Habibi, an Afghan-American national it says was abducted in Kabul in 2022.
Trump says talks with Taliban are back on
President Trump has returned to Florida without an apparent plan for peace in Afghanistan. Mr. Trump told reporters that the U.S. was talking to the Taliban. Weijia Jiang reports.
Will peace talks with Taliban lead to a deal?
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's efforts to reopen peace talks with the Taliban, as well as the House impeachment inquiry.
Trump makes first visit to Afghanistan
President Trump is renewing a promise to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan by reopening peace talks with the Taliban. The president made the announcement during his surprise Thanksgiving visit to the country. He also confirmed plans to bring thousands more troops home. Weijia Jiang reports.
American freed in prisoner swap with Taliban
Two hostages, including an American, were freed overnight in a rare prisoner swap with the Taliban. The men had been held captive for more than three years. Holly Williams reports.
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Children "held like criminals" inside ICE detention center
More than 6,300 children under 18 – almost all with no criminal record – have been detained by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term, with nearly half held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
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Live Updates: Trump says he's in "no hurry" to make a deal on Iran
President Trump recently held a meeting with key advisers to hammer out a "final determination" on a potential deal with Iran, but no word has come on a decision.
Brazil identifies 2 possible Ebola patients amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
Colombians, weary of violence, begin voting in high-stakes election
A new Colombian president could be elected Sunday, but the election is likely to head to a runoff in June.
Trump administration appears to downplay impact of green card policy changes
DHS issued a new statement portraying the green card guidance in far less sweeping ways, arguing the memo issued last week restated "longstanding law and policy."
Rain threatens search for 2 gold miners still missing in Laos cave
A Laos rescue organization said that the water level inside the cave had receded enough for the four miners to leave with divers.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women.
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Jill Biden on life in, and after, the White House
The former first lady discusses her new memoir, "View from the East Wing," and talks about Joe Biden's legacy, his health, the challenges he faced as president, and the demolition of the White House's East Wing by President Trump to erect a ballroom.
Children "held like criminals" inside ICE detention center
More than 6,300 children under 18 – almost all with no criminal record – have been detained by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term, with nearly half held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
Book excerpt: "View From the East Wing" by Jill Biden
The former first lady writes of her four years in the White House, her advocacy, and the challenges facing the Biden presidency, from the COVID pandemic and the January 6 insurrection, to the president's health.
Unveiling the history beneath the Lincoln Memorial
Beneath the Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington's best-kept secrets: the Undercroft, a soaring 50,000-square-foot foundation built to keep the landmark from sinking into D.C.'s swampy ground. Now home to a museum, the public is being invited to visit underground.
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.
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5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
Treasury Dept. is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Full transcript: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. The interview was taped on May 29, 2026.
Full transcript: Cindy McCain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. The interview was taped on May 29, 2026.
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New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Checking out The Human Library
At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings, who offer 30-minute conversations on a wealth of subjects – allowing "readers" a better understanding of humanity.
Brazil identifies 2 possible Ebola patients amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
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5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image. To mark the centenary of her birth, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is launching an exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.
5/30: Saturday Morning
Four more miners in Laos were freed from the cave they were trapped in for 10 days, while 2 remain missing, rescuers say. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over an Iran ceasefire.
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Why did Trump postpone signing an order on AI?
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
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.
Examining the public sentiment on AI
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Deputy Spivey on Trial
A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.
California voters' top concern includes crime
In California, voters across the state head to the polls next week to choose new leaders. In Los Angeles, the race for mayor is hotly contested, and so is the issue of crime. Adam Yamaguchi is there with more.
Pam Bondi testifying on Epstein
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Pam Bondi testifying on Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying privately before members of the House Oversight Committee on the botched Justice Department rollout of the Epstein files. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Face the Nation: Pence, McCain
Missed the second half of the show? Former Vice President Mike Pence and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain join.
Zelenskyy: "More pressure" needed on Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "more pressure" is needed to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to end the war. The interview was taped on May 29.
Murphy on what Rubio will face before Senate
Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "ending the war with Iran" will be his top priority when Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears before the Senate Appropriations Committee this week.
Trump's name ordered off Kennedy Center
A federal judge on Friday ordered that President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center, "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it." The judge also ruled that the Kennedy Center's board, led by Mr. Trump's handpicked trustees, cannot move forward with its plan to close the facility in July for a multi-year renovation.