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The family of an American woman who went missing in Afghanistan in late 2012 with her Canadian husband received two videos last year in which the couple asked the U.S. government to help free them from the Taliban
Afghanistan released 65 prisoners Thursday morning, despite strong objections from the United States
A bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, struck near a NATO convoy
Jordan's Prince Hassan bin Talal believes the recent surge in violence in Iraq could easily spread throughout the region
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
The Taliban's aggression continues in Afghanistan as the U.S. prepares to hand over security responsibilities to Afghan forces
Following a reported drone strike that killed Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Pakistan's government accused the U.S. of sabotaging peace talks
An American air strike in Pakistan has killed the Pakistani Taliban leader, Hakimullah Mehsud, who has been linked to the deaths of seven CIA workers in Afghanistan
Sources say Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban for the last 4 years, has been killed in northwest Pakistan
As America prepares for a 2014 troop drawdown in Afghanistan, WH press secretary says Taliban peace talks are critical to the resolution of the decades-old conflict
You won't see stability in Afghanistan until there's a political solution - and the Taliban is a political player, whether America likes it or not
Airstrike on Kunduz conducted "in order to eliminate a threat to the force," spokesman for U.S. and NATO missions in Afghanistan says
As U.S. forces prepare to hand over security duties to their Afghan partners, the responsibility of clearing the roads remains strictly an American operation
As U.S. troops wind down their operations and transfer duties to Afghan soldiers, the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company is sending a message to Taliban militants that they are still active on the ground
Kelly Cobiella reports on the deadly Taliban attack at Camp Bastion, and shares an interview in which one of the generals told her how the attackers entered the base
Mulalah Abdul Ghani Baradar was released from a Pakistani prison on Saturday
Teen shot by Taliban opens Europe's largest library
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage girl shot by the Taliban, was the guest of honor at a library opening
Coordinated attacks have given the militants the city of Kunduz, and freed hundreds of prisoners; Taliban call victory "a bitter reality" for Kabul
Knocking out Taliban IEDs.
Special Ops Colonel James E. Kraft Jr. says U.S. teams are stationed all over the world. Many in places you'd never expect.
U.S. Army Special Forces say they were shocked by military tactics used by Taliban fighters who ambushed them near Kandahar, Afghanistan, in their first account of the unreported battle. Lara Logan reports.
As the war in Afghanistan hits 10 years, guerrilla tactics are still exacting a high human toll. Gen. John Allen, the man in charge of the war, tells Scott Pelley that some U.S. troops will need to be there longer than most Americans thought.
What kind of person revered Osama bin Laden? Meet Abu Jandal, a man who ready to die for his boss.
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, tells Lara Logan what it was like getting a phone call from the commander in chief, President Barack Obama.
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display in history.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
What are the essential American songs? To mark the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
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 children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display in history.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
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.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
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.
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
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.
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.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
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.
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
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.
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.
These excerpts capture some of the most impactful speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Saturday's Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall is the first tagged as a "national special security event," meaning a law enforcement presence akin to a Super Bowl or an inauguration. Nicole Sganga has more.
Every Fourth of July marks the loss of more veterans of World War II. Steve Hartman met a young man who is racing against time to preserve their stories.
A company called Pyrotecnico will attempt the biggest fireworks show in history in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil gets the exclusive on how.