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During his tenth visit to Afghanistan in 2012, American Dr. Dilip Joseph and his colleagues were kidnapped by the Taliban. He's now releasing a book describing his days being held by his captors as they negotiated his ransom. Watch the full story Wednesday, Oct. 15 on "CBS This Morning."
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward traveled to Syria, where she interviewed a 26-year-old former soldier from Holland who joined the jihad two years ago. The man, who goes by his last name Yilmaz, said he "would fight anybody" – even his father.
A suicide bomb targeted a NATO military convoy near the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan. The explosion killed three coalition soldiers. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London.
The U.S. Army began questioning Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl about his disappearance in Afghanistan that led to five years in captivity by the Taliban. Bergdahl's attorney described the interview as "non-adversarial" and said his client was in "good spirits."
After seven years translating for the highest levels of the U.S. and Afghan military, Hameed Afzali is a marked man. The Taliban left a note on the door of a family business threatening him and his family. Jim Axelrod reports.
America's last prisoner of war in Afghanistan is back in the U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl returned after five years in captivity. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Brooke Army Medical Center, where the former Taliban prisoner will continue his recovery.
“The Washington Post” obtained journals and emails from an Oregon woman, who said she’s a close friend of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. In one email, just three days before he disappeared, Bergdahl stated, "This life is too short to serve those who compromise value, and its ethics. I am done compromising." Margaret Brennan reports.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the fallout from the Obama administration’s decision to negotiate the rescue of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan in exchange for releasing five high-level Taliban detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate unpacks some difficult issues raised by the Bergdahl swap, from Guantanamo Bay to negotiations with the Taliban.
Five Americans and at least one Afghan were killed in one of the deadliest friendly fire accidents in the nearly 14-year war in Afghanistan. The U.S. troops requested the air strike to beat back an assault by Taliban insurgents. Margaret Brennan reports.
A team of specialists are preparing for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s eventual return to the U.S. The longest part of his recovery will happen at a military hospital in San Antonio, where the staff has rehearsed for Bergdahl’s arrival every six months since he was taken hostage. Manuel Bojorquez speaks with a former hostage who underwent a similar reintegration process.
At least 27 people were killed as 10 gunmen stormed an airport terminal in Karachi, Pakistan. Clarissa Ward reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap and the 2016 presidential speculation.
Tom Friedman, Peggy Noonan, Michael Gerson, and David Gergen discuss the fate of the Taliban-affiliated detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
Reuters journalist David Rohde, who was captured by the Taliban in 2008 for over seven months, discusses the captivity and return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Tom Friedman and Peggy Noonan also weigh in.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., discusses new reports that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was tortured in Taliban captivity and the possibility that the Taliban exchanged for his rescue will return to the battlefield.
The latest on the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap and the 2016 presidential speculation with Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and others.
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is in stable condition and is said to be improving from his five-year captivity ordeal. Bergdahl remains in a U.S. military hospital in Germany after being released in a prisoner swap for five Taliban leaders. Vinita Nair reports.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the motives for and wisdom of securing the release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan in exchange for releasing five high-level Taliban detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
There is new information about long-term negotiations with the Taliban that led to his release. A military hospital in Germany says Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is showing signs of improvement. Chip Reid reports.
At a press conference at the G-7 in Brussels, President Barack Obama defended his decision to swap five high-level members of the Taliban for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl without notifying Congress. The White House says it had to act quickly because of death threats from the Taliban if word of the deal got out. Bill Plante reports.
Whatever the controversy surrounding Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release from Taliban captivity, President Obama says, the U.S. does not leave soldiers in enemy hands.
The five Taliban detainees exchanged for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl are in the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. Holly Williams reports from Doha.
An American family is praying for the release of loved ones missing in Afghanistan. Don Dahler reports on a couple who went there as tourists and got captured by the Taliban.
Newly released video shows the carefully orchestrated handover of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The tape, provided by the Taliban, contained this closing message: Don’t come back to Afghanistan. Bob Orr reports.
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.
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
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.
Three people died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday. Several others were rescued.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
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.
Three World Cup matches are scheduled for Friday, and many eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Argentina facing Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage. Chris Branch, a senior writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.