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CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar and the latest split in the group’s factions.
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A broken part of a plane wing has washed up on the French island Reunion in the West Indian Ocean. Investigators are studying whether it's part of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. Jeff Pegues has more details; bones of four of the original English settlers in Jamestown, Va., have been excavated, giving a glimpse into America's beginnings. Chip Reid digs deeper into this discovery.
Mullah Omar, the head of the Taliban in Afghanistan, was reported dead by the Afghanistan government. Officials say Omar died about two years ago in a hospital in Karachi. David Martin has the latest.
A source with links to the Taliban leader tells CBS News that Omar, one of America's longest-running enemies, is dead. However, some are skeptical of the reports. CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell is a former CIA deputy director who spent years dealing with the Taliban and Omar. Morell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest reports of Omar’s death.
The U.S. is investigating reports that the leader of the Taliban has died. CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins CBSN with how this will impact the fight against terror around the world.
CBS News has learned the U.S. government is trying to confirm intelligence reports that one of America's longest-running enemies is dead. The reports claim Omar died two months ago. A spokesman for Afghanistan's president said his government is also investigating.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called for the Confederate flag to be removed from the state's capital building. The governor's appeal comes in the wake of a mass shooting inside a Charleston church; Chicago-based artist Henry Kupjack is a master at making tiny rooms. His creations are so detailed they seemingly bring historical rooms to life.
A car bomb exploded at the parliament building in Kabul as lawmakers were meeting to confirm a new defense minister. After a two-hour battle, seven Taliban militants and two civilians were killed. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Two people were killed and 28 wounded in the attack. A suicide bomber set off explosives that rocked the building, and gunmen tried, but failed, to storm the complex. Charlie D'Agata reports from London.
Eight men suspected of being linked to the Taliban and the shooting of teen activist Malala Yousafzai have been released from custody.
CIA Director John Brennan weighs in on the latest developments in the nuclear negotiations with Iran and the status of the “Taliban Five,” the detainees released last year for Bowe Bergdahl.
Bowe Bergdahl has been charged with desertion for abandoning his post in Afghanistan in 2009 before ending up as a Taliban prisoner. A medic who served with Bergdahl in the same platoon joins CBSN with thoughts on his alleged desertion.
White House spokesman Eric Schultz explains why the U.S. would negotiate a prisoner swap with the Taliban but not with ISIS.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst about the Pakistani Taliban's deadly attack on a school that claimed over 140 lives -- most of them children -- and how the Pakistani military is responding.
A deadly siege of a school in Pakistan byTaliban gunmen left almost 150 dead, including students and teachers at the school.
Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the northwestern city of Peshawar, killing at least 141 civilians -- most of them children -- and wounding many more. The Pakistani Taliban claimed the attack was revenge for ongoing military operations in Northern Waziristan that have targeted their hideouts near the Afghan border. Clarissa Ward reports.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is speaking out about the latest Taliban attack on a school that killed at least 126 people. A Taliban gunman shot her in the head two years ago for advocating for girls' education in Pakistan. Norah O'Donnell reports.
CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about what the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will mean for the future of that country and U.S. interests in the region.
U.S. Marines handed over the sprawling Helmand base to the Afghan army, which will now continue the fight against the Taliban. The local troops taking over from the Marines will inherit more than $200 million of U.S. equipment and infrastructure. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Being held under Taliban captivity isn't a tale many are able to survive to tell, but now, two years after his rescue, Dr. Dilip Joseph is opening up in a new book about the four days he spent with his Taliban captors. Chip Reid reports.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about his hope for the country and fulfilling his purpose in life.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about the SEAL team and the member who died during the rescue.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about the SEAL rescue operation.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about his young captors.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
In an exclusive interview, the treasury secretary also addressed the struggles facing the U.S. economy and the new tax-deferred Trump Accounts.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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.
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
The mayor of Venice says the city is seeking government approval to introduce a form of dynamic pricing to deal with tourism costs.
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.
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.
New York has been waiting for Taylor Swift, as the pop icon may be preparing to marry NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Carlos Greer, a senior reporter at Page Six, joins CBS News to discuss.
Taylor Swift fans are awaiting news on her highly anticipated wedding to football player Travis Kelce. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports from New York City.
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
Bryan West, the Taylor Swift reporter for USA Today, talks about expectations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and what it may look like inside Madison Square Garden. For the past week, clues have piled up and the iconic arena has been on lockdown for the couple's potential nuptials.
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.
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump is considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and some offenders with pollution-related convictions, sources say. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
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.
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.
The two daredevils who climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday are facing a litany of criminal charges. According to prosecutors, the man told police he just wanted to "do something special" for his engagement. But now, Angela Nikolau says police have taken her ring as evidence. Tom Hanson reports.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Fliers may face issues this holiday weekend due to extreme weather and Fourth of July festivities. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down for nearly 15 hours on Friday and Saturday for holiday flyovers. Travel expert Katy Nastro joins CBS News to discuss.
New York has been waiting for Taylor Swift, as the pop icon may be preparing to marry NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Carlos Greer, a senior reporter at Page Six, joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA on Friday launched a historic rescue mission to save an aging telescope from falling toward Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
U.S. peace talks with Iran are on hold Friday, as that country begins funeral services for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis of the state of the war.