Afghan civilians fear what Taliban rule will mean for women
With thousands of Afghans struggling to flee the country, the capture of Kabul by the Taliban brings alarm about the implications of sharia law, including for girls' education.
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U.S. Embassy in Kabul successfully evacuated
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul as the U.S. evacuated Americans from the country.
Fate of Afghans who helped U.S. in question
As thousands of people evacuate Afghanistan amid a Taliban takeover, the fate of those Afghan nationals who helped U.S. forces over a 20-year war is in question. Many are applying for a special visa that would allow them to relocate to the U.S., but time is not on their side. Association of Wartime Allies co-founder Kim Staffieri spoke with CBSN's Michael George about their struggle to secure safe passage out of the country.
Taliban captures Afghanistan capital
Taliban forces have taken over Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, effectively ending a 20 year occupation of U.S. and NATO forces. The Afghan military has failed to stop the swift takeover by Taliban troops. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from London. Then, Afghan interpreter Hewad Hemat, whose family still lives in Afghanistan, explains why his family and many others are in grave danger.
CBS News foreign correspondent explains situation in Afghanistan
Charlie D'Agata, who has reported extensively from Afghanistan, helps explain what to expect from the Taliban take over.
Taliban sweeps across Afghanistan
The president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani fled the country Sunday and the government has essentially collapsed as the Taliban took conrol of Kabul, the capital. Afghans who fled the countryside to Kabul to escape the Taliban say they have nowhere else to go. Roxana Saberi has the story.
10K Americans awaiting evacuation from Kabul
The U.S. is trying to process tens of thousands of visas to airlift roughly 10,000 civilians out of Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes control of the nation's capital. CBS News' Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Michael George with the latest.
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Afghan president flees the country as Taliban moves to take Kabul
Civilians fearing that the Taliban could reimpose the kind of brutal rule that all but eliminated women's rights rushed to leave the country.
Taliban fighters reported at the gates of Afghan capital
There are numerous reports this morning that Taliban insurgents are near the capital of Afghanistan – the government's last stand. According to a Taliban statement, fighters have been ordered not to advance further as negotiations with the government continue. Correspondent Roxana Saberi reports the latest from Kabul.
Afghan government negotiating transfer of power to Taliban
CBS News’ foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan that is one step closer to falling under Taliban rule.
Taliban faced little resistance in rout of Afghan forces
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports on the Taliban's rapid advance toward Kabul after capturing Afghanistan's provincial capitals.
U.S. ambassador leaves embassy for Kabul airport
CBS News' David Martin reports on the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan, where the U.S. ambassador has moved from the U.S. embassy compound to the Kabul airport.
U.S. prepares for Kabul's collapse
The Biden administration is preparing for the fall of Kabul as the Taliban gains ground across much of Afghanistan. CBS News has confirmed that most U.S. Embassy employees, except a small handful of personnel, are expected to be evacuated within the next 72 hours. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN from Afghanistan's capital with the latest.
More U.S. troops to secure Kabul evacuations
President Biden is authorizing the deployment of 2,000 additional troops to Afghanistan to help secure departures as the administration prepares for the fall of Kabul. The announcement comes as CBS News confirms that all U.S. Embassy employees except a small handful of key personnel are to be evacuated in the next 36 hours. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has the latest.
U.S. Embassy in Kabul to be mostly evacuated
Efforts are underway to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, with just a few key decision makers, the ambassador and security agents set to remain. On Saturday, President Biden increased the number of troops being sent back to Afghanistan to help U.S. evacuation efforts, as the Taliban inches closer to the capital city. Christina Ruffini has more.
Taliban forces advancing toward Kabul
Taliban forces are swiftly capturing major cities in Afghanistan and are now approaching the outskirts of the nation's capital, Kabul. While international efforts are underway to evacuate citizens, many Afghans are expressing disappointment in the U.S.'s withdrawal and anger over the lack of protection by their own government. Roxana Saberi reports.
U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be mostly evacuated within 36 hours
President Biden ordered another 1,000 troops from Fort Bragg to join the operation, bringing the total to 5,000.
Thousands of Afghans flee as Taliban closes in on capital: "I will not survive"
As the Taliban takes more territory, they are also seizing the spoils of war left by retreating Afghan forces trained by the U.S.
Taliban quickly advancing in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is on the brink of collapse as the Taliban continues to make rapid advances across the country. The militant group has captured more than a dozen provincial capitols in recent days, including the second-largest Afghan city, Kandahar. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul, and Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research for the Brookings Institution's foreign policy program and Jason Beardsley, national executive director for the Association of the U.S. Navy, join CBSN's Elise Preston for analysis.
Former acting CIA director on Taliban’s swift offense
Former deputy and acting director of the CIA and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins Tony Dokoupil to discuss the Taliban’s swift offense retaking much of Afghanistan.
Taliban topples major Afghan cities in swift advance
In Afghanistan, the final stages of America’s longest war are playing out amid chaos. The Taliban now controls nearly all major cities and are within 30 miles of Kabul. The first American troops arrived in the city to assist in the drawdown at the U.S. embassy. Roxana Saberi has the details.
Pentagon concerned about Taliban advances
The Pentagon says it is concerned with the speech with which the Taliban is gaining ground in Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the latest developments.
Afghanistan on verge of Taliban takeover
Afghanistan is on the verge of falling to the Taliban, which has captured most major cities in the country except for the capital, Kabul. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul, then Mark Kimmitt, a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and former assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs from 2008-2009, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the situation.
U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan
Ambassador Mark Green, president and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, speaks with CBSN about the Taliban's push for control in Afghanistan and how U.S. troops leaving will affect the nation.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
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U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same
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McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
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McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
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Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
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New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Prince William appears on "New Heights" podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
Venice mayor proposes new dynamic pricing tourist fee
The mayor of Venice says the city is seeking government approval to introduce a form of dynamic pricing to deal with tourism costs.
Ukrainian woman named suspect in Monaco bombing
The suspect was initially identified as a heavily built person appearing to be male, but Interpol now says it is looking for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.
40 killed when speeding, overcrowded bus tumbles into Pakistan ravine, officials say
A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.
"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
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Prince William appears on "New Heights" podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having a wedding celebration on Friday at Madison Square Garden, law enforcement sources told CBS News. On Thursday, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner with a star-studded guest list. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Swift-Kelce wedding festivities kick off
Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
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U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Man charged over Reflecting Pool vandalism
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
Daredevil couple facing charges
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Friend on the Empire State Building climbers
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
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