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A year ago today, U.S. troops withdrew from Kabul and Afghans scrambled to escape as the Taliban took control. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Afghanistan, and then retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Kolenda joins us to discuss the impact.
Women's freedoms have been erased, the economy is in a freefall, and a father tells CBS News that all he remembers on this anniversary is losing two sons.
It has been one year since U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban resumed ruling the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins "CBS News Mornings" from Kabul to share the stories of people living in Afghanistan and explain how things have changed over the past year.
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul about how life for the people of Afghanistan has taken a turn for the worse under Taliban rule.
The U.S. evacuated more than 122,000 people from Afghanistan when the government fell to the Taliban last August. Many of them are now resettling in the U.S., while others remain in the United Arab Emirates awaiting special visas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the latest.
When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year, Afghans who had helped the U.S. during the war were targeted for retaliation. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Elliot Ackerman, author of "The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan," who became part of a digital network of veterans working to get Afghans out, about their efforts to help one Afghan and his family to safety.
The U.S. killing of al-Qaeda's leader has sparked further infighting among factions of the Taliban over how he'd been allowed to reside in Afghanistan's capital.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was one of America's most wanted terrorists. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the U.S. drone strike that took him out. Then former U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the impact of the strike.
The Biden administration has relocated the final group of Afghan evacuees from a New Jersey military base. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Tanya Rivero to discuss more.
Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the key players behind the 9/11 terror attacks, was killed over the weekend during a U.S. drone strike in Kabul. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with James Jeffrey, a former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Turkey and the chair of the Wilson Center's Middle East Program, about the global implications of this attack.
CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the relationship between the Taliban and al Qaeda following the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. counterterrorism drone strike.
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with details on the U.S. operation in Afghanistan that led to the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a key figure behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan joins “CBS Morning” to give an inside look at the historic strike and what it means for the country's relationship with the Taliban.
New York Times reporter Thomas Gibbons-Neff joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss how many troops are set to leave Afghanistan in the short term and reaction to the U.S.-Taliban deal, nearly 20 years after American forces went into Afghanistan.
As the Biden administration accelerates the number of evacuations out of Afghanistan, Defense Department officials said Wednesday that they are working with the Taliban to secure safe passage for U.S. citizens to the airport in Kabul. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Washington Post congressional correspondent Jacqueline Alemany and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration plans to help those who are having trouble accessing the airfield, and the latest on congressional hearings into the controversial exit strategy.
In the wake of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, members of Congress are set to redistribute funding that was initially intended to support Afghan security forces. Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane III joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why some are urging lawmakers to put more of that money toward anti-terrorism efforts.
Afghanistan is facing severe poverty, hunger and economic issues with the Taliban in power. Patrick Hamilton, the head of Delegation to the U.S. and Canada for the International Committee of the Red Cross, talks about what's happening in Afghanistan with Elaine Quijano on CBSN.
Thousands of Afghan nationals are fleeing their country over fears of Taliban retaliation and repression. Organizations across the U.S. are now preparing to assist Afghans in the resettlement process. Ashley Faye, the development director for Refugee Services of Texas, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what they're doing to help.
The U.S. has agreed to a deal in principle with the Taliban to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. It requires pulling out 5,400 troops within 135 days of President Trump's signature. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined "Red & Blue" to discuss what this deal with the Taliban means.
President Biden on Monday said he stood squarely behind his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, just one day after the capital city fell under Taliban control. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details about the situation on the ground. Then CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Politico's White House correspondent Natasha Korecki, and Washington Post congressional correspondent Marianna Sotomayor discuss the response in Washington, D.C.
America's longest war is coming to an end, with President Biden announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan will conclude by August 31. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and The Washington Post's Capitol Hill reporter Rhonda Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the impact, as well as the latest push by Democrats to protect voting rights.
CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan, as well as the meetings between U.S. and Taliban leaders.
Ninety-percent of U.S. forces have been withdrawn from Afghanistan after spending nearly two decades in Afghanistan. The Pentagon says the remaining 10% will leave by the end of August. Nancy Youssef, a national security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the country's future and the American legacy left behind.
President Biden on Tuesday said that he still expects to meet the August 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, but that he was working with the Pentagon to develop contingency plans in the event that operations need to be extended. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and The Washington Post's White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on a meeting the president had with G7 allies, and the latest on a House vote advancing key parts of the Biden agenda.
The Taliban is promising the U.S. it won't allow al Qaeda to have safe haven in Afghanistan if foreign troops withdraw from the country. Former acting CIA Director Michael Morell said such an agreement isn't enforceable and it would allow the Taliban to take over Afghanistan within six months of American departure. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with his analysis.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
The Taliban made women's sports illegal in 2021 when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, but it hasn't stopped a group of refugees in Houston determined to forge their own way on the soccer pitch.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Frank Gehry, one of the towering figures in architecture in the last century, died on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 at age 96. Watch four reports on Gehry from the "Sunday Morning" archives, including, from 2002, a profile by Scott Pelley; from 2006, Serena Altschul looked at Gehry's jewelry line; from 2022, Gehry talked with Bill Whitaker about his creative process; and from 2020, Gehry discussed his contested design for the Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington, D.C., with Rita Braver.
You may recognize Tim Blake Nelson from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," but his latest book "Superhero" explores what he considers Hollywood's favorite genre.
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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.
A California winery is saying goodbye to glass, serving its wine a little differently. Joy Benedict has the story.
Ramy Inocencio shares the story of a man who set out to walk around the world. 27 years later, he's now nearing the home stretch.
With 19 days to go until Christmas, the rush is on to get ready, including finding just the right tree. Andres Gutierrez has more on the search.
Christmas celebrations returned to the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza. Imtiaz Tyab has more on the festivities and hope for economic recovery.
Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight, meaning another winter of power outages for Ukrainians as Vladimir Putin tries to crush their resolve. Holly Williams reports.