U.S. bolsters security at embassy as troops leave Afghanistan
Given the history of attacks on diplomatic compounds, the Taliban's efforts to encircle cities and control roads, including in the capital, are a worry as America pulls out.
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U.S. to end military operation in Afghanistan
As CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports, the U.S. is on track to end military operations in Afghanistan by the end of August. Twenty years after American forces came to Afghanistan, they're now leave behind a country on the verge of an all-out civil war. Ryan Heath, a senior editor for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the move could mean for Afghanistan and the region.
U.S. military mission in Afghanistan to end
President Biden announced Thursday that the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will come to an end August 31, following 20 years of conflict. The Pentagon says the troop withdrawal process is now 90% complete. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what this means for the future of Afghanistan.
Biden Q&A on Afghanistan withdrawal
After announcing plans to complete the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan by August 31, President Biden took questions from reporters about whether that will lead to a Taliban takeover and what it means for the war on terror.
Taliban overwhelms Afghan troops as U.S. withdraws
While the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan is "not inevitable," according to President Biden, there are fears that the country will collapse soon after the U.S. leaves. Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul.
Taliban ready for Afghan urban assault when U.S. troops gone
The insurgents are pushing toward provincial capitals, surrounding them and waiting for Afghan forces' U.S. backup to disappear.
Impact of U.S. ending Afghanistan mission
President Biden spoke about the end of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, saying the remaining troops will be out by August 31 because the U.S. "did what it set out to do." Michael Semple, a professor at Queen's University Belfast, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact of the troop withdrawal.
Biden weighs response to ransomware attacks
President Biden is under pressure to take action after a massive ransomware attack linked to Russia-based cybercriminals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the president's response. She also has a preview of his remarks on the situation as U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan.
U.S. troops withdrawing from Afghanistan
America's longest war continues to wind down as the U.S. has withdrawn 90% of its troops from Afghanistan. Mark Jacobson, the assistant dean at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the process and what it will mean for Afghanistan's future.
Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, the U.S. troop withdrawal is turning into a series of military setbacks for Afghan forces. Some troops that the U.S. supported for nearly two decades are surrendering without firing a shot. Right now, Taliban fighters are advancing in northern areas where they used to have much less support. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Afghan soldiers flee Taliban offensive
More than a thousand Afghan soldiers fled into neighboring Tajikistan as one northern district after another fell to an insurgent Taliban. Fears abound that the ousted militant group will completely overrun the country after U.S. forces completely withdraw later this year. CBS News chief foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports live from the capital Kabul.
Afghan interpreter speaks out as Taliban advance
Time is running out for Afghan interpreters like Sherin Agha Jafari, who top the list of Taliban revenge attacks once U.S. forces leave. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Afghan interpreter speaks out as Taliban advance with U.S. withdrawal
Time is running out for thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S.
Afghanistan: Taking stock as U.S. withdraws
Correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from the Afghan capital of Kabul, a city that has changed profoundly in the past two decades since the invasion by American forces in 2001 – where a generation that has grown up enjoying simple freedoms fears the Taliban will sweep back into power once U.S. forces leave.
U.S. completes withdrawal from Bagram Air Base
U.S. troops completed their withdrawal from Bagram Air Base, which served as a critical anchor point to U.S. operations in the region. The withdrawal effectively ends U.S. involvement in the region, just as Taliban forces are growing stronger. Charlie D'Agata has more.
U.S. troops vacate Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
U.S. forces have handed control of the most important air base in Afghanistan to the Afghan military. Charlie D’Agata is there.
As U.S. leaves main Afghan base, will it leave a hostage behind, too?
Mark Frerichs was kidnapped more than a year ago, and as American troops pack up to leave Afghanistan, his family want Mr. Biden to make sure he's not left behind, too.
"We will kill you": Afghan interpreters face threats, hope for help
The U.S. government is trying to figure out how to get as many as 70,000 Afghans out of their country, before they're " slaughtered by the Taliban."
CBS News witnesses Afghan Army battle Taliban
Charlie D'Agata traveled with top Afghan defense officials to a province just outside Kabul where government and local "uprising" fighters are desperately trying to push back the Taliban. At a tiny combat outpost in the mountains of Kapisa, the CBS News team came under fire from nearby militants.
U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan on brink of all-out civil war
As CBS News visits the viciously contested front line, it's clear U.S. troops are leaving behind an Afghan security force struggling to fend off a resurgent Taliban.
Situation in Afghanistan growing more dire
As Afghan forces lose ground to the Taliban amid the U.S. withdrawal, Charlie D'Agata got a first-hand look at the fighting inside Afghanistan.
Taliban continues attacks in Afghanistan
The Taliban is expanding its control over Afghanistan as U.S. troops are set to withdraw completely by mid-July. The rise of the militant group is stoking fears of an all-out civil war in the region. Charlie D’Agata has more.
Taliban seizes ground as U.S. troops withdraw
Charlie D'Agata returns to Kabul as the U.S. withdrawal is underway. President Biden is looking to present a sense of partnership with the country his troops are leaving when he hosts President Ghani at the White House as Afghan forces continue to lose ground to the Taliban.
Taliban on women's rights, terror ties
The Taliban's official spokesman tells CBS News' Charlie D'Agata that the insurgent group has no problem with women enjoying "basic rights," and insists any ties with al Qaeda and ISIS have been severed.
Taliban blames the Afghan government for ongoing bloodshed
The insurgent group, which seems more interested in fighting than talking peace, also tells CBS News it has no problem with women exercising "basic rights.
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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
Sources tell CBS News U.S. jets on a base in Jordan were hit by Iranian missiles after President Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
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.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
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Fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens missing, kills several
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
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.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
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Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
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Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive
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CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country
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A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
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What is postpartum psychosis?
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Fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens missing, kills several
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
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Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
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Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
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Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
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.
New documentary profiles 9/11 generation
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.
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Another Anthropic model gained access to open internet during testing
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic researcher comments fuel AI fears
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AI researchers warn of human extinction threat
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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Video shows attempted murder in Ohio
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.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
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.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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