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Protests against the Taliban erupted in several cities across Afghanistan, with several people reportedly being killed as gunfire sparked a stampede. Meanwhile, thousands of Afghans continue to desperately try to evacuate. The director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Robert Mardini, joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the humanitarian crisis unfolding.
With as many as 80,000 people still needing evacuation, U.S. urges residents to come to Kabul airport, but warns it "cannot ensure safe passage" to get there.
In May, the son of an anti-Taliban hero vowed to lead an "organized resistance" against the militants if they took over. Now he wants U.S. help.
An anti-Taliban protest in Afghanistan turned deadly on Wednesday. At least one person was killed and six people were wounded by members of the militant group. Meantime, the U.S. is racing to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies as quickly as possible. CBS News' Roxana Saberi and David Martin report on the latest developments. Then Marie Clarke, vice president of global programs for the non-profit Women for Women, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the Taliban's takeover means for the future of women in Afghanistan.
Thousands of Afghans are still struggling to find a way to escape the country as the Taliban take control. Nasrin Nawa, a Fulbright Scholar and former journalist, made it out of Afghanistan days before the government's collapse, but her family members didn't. She joined CBSN to discuss what it's like for her family now, as well as her hopes for the future.
In a display of dissent against the Taliban’s takeover, protesters in eastern Afghanistan waved the national flag. Taliban fighters responded swiftly. Roxana Saberi reports.
The U.S. is still working to evacuate thousands of Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban gained control. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House, and Marcus Weisgerber, the global business editor for Defense One, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the situation, including the story behind the stunning photo of a packed C-17.
The Taliban has reportedly blocked access points to Kabul's airport Wednesday as thousands of American citizens and Afghan allies remain in Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi and national security correspondent David Martin join "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest as the U.S. struggles to evacuate those people.
China is criticizing the U.S. over the “hasty” troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes control. But Beijing says it’s open to working with Washington to secure stability in the war-torn country. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the road ahead for China.
The warnings followed years of consistently pessimistic assessments of the Afghan military's resilience.
The Taliban is selling itself as a new, more moderate Taliban that would respect women's rights and not retaliate against those who fought against them. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield talks to “CBS This Morning” about those statements and the humanitarian crisis.
The U.S. is racing to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghans from Kabul, despite Taliban checkpoints outside of the city's main airport preventing many from escaping. Afghans are holding anti-Taliban protests following the group's swift takeover of the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Afghanistan while CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN from Washington with the latest developments.
U.S. says 3,000 people have been evacuated, but as many as 10,000 Americans still need to get out, and the militants now control the airport gates.
For China, the American withdrawal brings opportunities, but it's not all good news. There are risks, too.
The military moved more than 700 people out of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, Pentagon officials said.
There's mounting pressure on the Biden administration to evacuate Americans and allies out of Afghanistan following the Taliban's rapid takeover. Pentagon officials said between 1,400 and 1,500 people have been evacuated from the country since Saturday. But thousands more remain, including many Afghans who are fearful of what's next in a country once again under the rule of the Taliban. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang report on the latest from more from Kabul and the White House. Then, Elliot Ackerman, a U.S. Marine veteran and author, and Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Chinese government criticized the U.S for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing the Taliban to swiftly gain control of the country. Although some Chinese officials remain concerned about the extremist group's potential influence over the Uighur Muslim population located in the Xinjiang province, the government is willing to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Taliban. CBS News contributor and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Questions are being raised about how the Biden administration was caught off guard by the sudden collapse of the Afghan government. Weijia Jiang has more on the warnings the administration did receive.
Evacuation flights out of Afghanistan resumed Tuesday after the military regained control over Kabul's international airport, which was overrun by crowds attempting to flee the Taliban a day earlier. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, and Los Angeles Times' White House reporter Eli Stokols join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the White House is defending itself against criticism over its exit strategy and the latest on President Biden's domestic agenda.
A new Inspector General report documents the failures of U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. Lyse Doucet with our partners at the BBC reports on what life is like in the country now that the Taliban has assumed control. Then CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini and Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane III join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the evacuation efforts and concerns that U.S. military equipment could fall into the hands of the Taliban.
Pressure is building on the Biden administration to speed up evacuations from Afghanistan. Thousands of Americans and Afghans are desperate to leave the country, which is now under Taliban control. Roxana Saberi reports.
Veterans of the war in Afghanistan watched in horror as the country fell to the Taliban. Norah O'Donnell spoke to three veterans who are worried about their fellow service members and the Afghans who helped the U.S. during the war.
President Biden addressed the nation Monday for the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. He defended withdrawing U.S. troops after 20 years of war, but admitted that Afghanistan's collapse happened "more quickly" than anticipated. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Many Afghans are fearful that the harsh rule of the Taliban may be coming back. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the ongoing situation from London. Then Sharifullah Sharafat, an Afghan social worker in the Washington, D.C. area, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the concerns.
The State Department says U.S. forces have secured the airport in Kabul as efforts to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies continue. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with the latest on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A look back at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
A new Netflix documentary is out about those who were children in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Turning Point: Generation 9/11" profiles people whose parents died on that day, as well as soldiers who joined the military because of 9/11. Director Brian Knappenberger joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, led a special event on Wednesday announcing the release of new products, including the first foldable iPhone. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks it down.
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.
A lead researcher at Anthropic said "AI could kill all humans" on Tuesday, giving it a more than 10% chance within the next decade. The call now is for a global conversation about risk and safety. Jo Ling Kent has more from Silicon Valley, and Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, goes deeper.
Connor Leahy, U.S. executive director of ControlAI, joins "The Daily Report" to share his perspective on concerns that AI superintelligence poses a threat to humans.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania made a surprise appearance via video message at Republicans' midterm convention on Wednesday. See the moment.
What people are allowed to bring on an airplane is one of the many things that have changed since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. But TSA has now unveiled a new program allowing some non-flyers to get through security without a ticket. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details.
The 2026 NFL regular season officially kicks off on Wednesday. Chris Bumbaca, staff writer at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to share what we can expect.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, led a special event on Wednesday announcing the release of new products, including the first foldable iPhone. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks it down.