Watch CBS News
Ashraf Ghani, the former president of Afghanistan, asks forgiveness for fleeing the country during the Taliban's takeover. China pledges millions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan. Sydney, Australia, plans to roll back COVID-19 restrictions. And North Korea is barred from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these world headlines.
President Biden will lay out his administration's latest plans to fight COVID-19 later today. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain the latest on that plus other developments including the fight over Texas' abortion law.
The Taliban is unveiling its new government after claiming full control of Afghanistan. Militants were seeing firing weapons into the air in Kabul on Tuesday in an effort to disperse hundreds of protesters. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the latest, and then CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN from Doha, Qatar, to discuss the U.S. relocation efforts for Afghan refugees overseas.
President Biden on Tuesday surveyed the storm damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida in parts of New Jersey and New York. He called the storm an opportunity to acknowledge the reality of climate change as extreme weather events become more common. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the president's domestic policy agenda, as well as Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Doha, Qatar.
The Taliban announced they have established an interim government in Afghanistan exactly one week after U.S. troops left the country. It comes as America prepares to mark 20 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001. Academy Award-winning filmmaker and podcast host Michael Moore joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
New video shows Taliban fighters firing into the air as protests erupt in Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Doha, Qatar for conversations with top diplomatic leaders. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN AM from Doha with more details.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha, Qatar, where many Afghans and Americans landed while fleeing the Taliban's takeover. The nation's top diplomat is joined by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Both men are meeting with officials in the Persian Gulf nation to thank them for helping transport thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan in recent weeks. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports for CBSN.
Blinken says the Taliban isn't holding anyone hostage, and the U.S. is working with the group to secure the evacuation of U.S. nationals still stuck in the country.
The Islamic extremist group claims full control of Afghanistan with the purported defeat of resistance fighters, but it won't say why 6 planes aren't being allowed to depart.
The Taliban has claimed victory over the last region in Afghanistan to fall under their control. Meanwhile, four Americans safely departed from Afghanistan by land amid accusations the Taliban is not letting planes with evacuees take off, a senior State Department official confirmed Monday. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Government officials in Doha, Qatar, said they've been working closely with the Taliban to reopen the airport in the Afghan capital of Kabul in the next few days. That could mean a resumption of humanitarian flights for Afghan civilians holding special visas who are still trying to flee the country. Mike Breen, the president and CEO of Human Rights First, joined Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the evacuation effort.
Multiple planes with American citizens and green card holders at an airport in Mazar-e-Sharif, in northern Afghanistan, are being denied permission to leave the country by the Taliban. Correspondent Charlie D'Agata, in Doha, Qatar, reports the latest.
One family says a pregnant mother was shot dead in front of her children in Ghor, west of Kabul. Others said the Taliban broke up a protest by firing guns into the air. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Excerpts of an email from the State Department to members of Congress viewed by CBS News acknowledged that charter flights are still on the ground at the Mazar-i-Sharif airstrip.
As the protesters' shouts grew louder, several Taliban officials waded into the crowd to ask what they wanted to say.
Thousands of Afghan refugees have been taken to Qatar, where concerns remain high over the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan. The Biden administration says it plans to admit about 50,000 Afghan refugees to the U.S. But the process of leaving the country is complicated and full of twists and turns, even for people with dual citizenship. Christina Ruffini reports.
Wire transfer services to Afghanistan have resumed as the country's economy struggles under new rule. Afghans have been lining up for hours outside banks after the Taliban imposed a strict $200 weekly withdrawal limit. Obaidullah Baheer, a lecturer on transitional justice at the American University of Afghanistan, joined CBSN to discuss what comes next for the new government.
Thousands of Afghans who aided the American war effort are now staying temporarily at military bases across the U.S., awaiting further processing and more permanent housing. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "CBSN AM" to talk about where the process currently stands.
A group of anti-Taliban fighters has vowed to protect the last significant area of Afghanistan that has not been seized by the Taliban. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" from Doha, Qatar, to discuss this and the latest news from Afghanistan.
The White House says it is closely watching "active" threats from ISIS-K in Afghanistan. Pentagon officials say it's "possible" the U.S. could collaborate with the Taliban to fight the terror organization. Andrew Mines, a research fellow for George Washington University's Program on Extremism, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with what to know about ISIS-K.
With U.S. troops fully withdrawn from Afghanistan and the Taliban now in charge, there are fears and uncertainty of what lies ahead. Nargis Nehan, who used to serve in the Afghan government, recently fled with the help of Norway. She joined CBSN to discuss her experiences, the fight for women's rights, and what her country is now facing.
"We are not afraid, we are united," said one woman who attended a demonstration in Herat that would have been inconceivable during the Taliban's first reign.
During his first Oval Office meeting with President Biden on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought support from the White House on a range of issues. Meanwhile Republicans are seizing on an opportunity to attack President Biden's decisions in Afghanistan ahead of the 2022 midterms. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian, and Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
The Taliban is looking to set up a new government in Afghanistan as the U.N. secretary-general warns of a humanitarian crisis in the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata speaks to CBSN about the latest following the U.S. withdrawal..
Now the Taliban has full control of Afghanistan they turn to the task of governing a divided country of 38 billion people. Charlie D'Agata looks at the challenges they face.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Erika Kirk has one word for Candace Owens, who has been peddling conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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.
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
The Department of Justice's Dec. 19 deadline to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files is approaching. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
Experts are weighing in on the American operation to seize an oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela. Retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School, has more on the operation, and CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the legalities of the seizure.
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
The United States seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, officials said Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on what we know.
Rep. Seth Magaziner, a congressman from Rhode Island, confronted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the Trump administration deporting military veterans and their families. When Noem said the administration has not deported veterans, an Army veteran appeared on a Zoom call, who Magaziner said was deported from the U.S.
A pair of competing Democratic and Republican measures addressing health care costs failed to advance Thursday in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday in the major antitrust lawsuit filed by two of the stock car series' race teams, including one co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.