Special Report: Bombings near Kabul airport

The Pentagon confirms "a number of U.S. and civilian casualties" after a bombing at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport and another at a nearby hotel. It comes a day after the State Department warned of a terrorist threat as Americans and Afghan allies evacuate. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King anchors this CBS News Special Report with national security correspondent David Martin at the Pentagon, foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata in Doha, Qatar, and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe in Washington.

• Aug 26, 2021
• 06:22

Afghan evacuees at U.S. base in Germany

U.S. service members are working to process, house, feed and care for thousands of Afghan citizens who have arrived at an air base in Germany after evacuating from Kabul. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams takes a look inside the base to learn more.

• Aug 25, 2021
• 07:13

Concerns over terror threat at Kabul airport

The Pentagon is warning of possible terrorist threats from an Islamic State-affiliated group known as ISIS-K, targeting the crowds of Afghans and Americans waiting to evacuate Afghanistan. This coms as President Biden aims to meet his August 31 deadline to complete the withdrawal. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN with the latest developments.

• Aug 25, 2021
• 09:44

Inside the Taliban takeover of Kandahar

Vice News international correspondent and producer Ben C. Solomon was on the ground in Kandahar as the Taliban fought to gain control of Afghanistan. He joins “CBSN AM” to discuss what it was like as the country’s second largest city fell to militants and how Afghan military forces responded.

• Aug 25, 2021
• 08:01

Afghan refugees left in limbo

The Biden administration says it is working as quickly as possible to process Special Immigrant Visa applications for Afghans who worked with the U.S., but thousands are waiting in limbo. The Washington Post's diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details from her reporting on refugee advocates accusing the administration of moving slowly for months due to concerns over political backlash.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 08:07

Bomb threat suspect surrenders after Capitol standoff

A man who claimed to have explosives in his pickup truck near the Capitol surrendured to police after a five-hour-long standoff. Jeff Pegues shares more details.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 02:19

U.S. military flights leaving Afghanistan

As the Taliban tightens its grip on Afghanistan, it has promised "general amnesty" for government officials. But many Afghans are skeptical and are scrambling to leave the country as Americans pull out. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Aug 17, 2021
• 09:21

DHS warns "heightened risk" of violence ahead of 9/11 anniversary

The bulletin also advised that new COVID-19 variants could prompt further violence from domestic actors, including racially motivated and anti-government extremists.

• Aug 16, 2021

U.S. troops heading to Kabul to evacuate embassy

As CBS News' Roxanna Saberi and David Martin report, the Pentagon is sending troops to Kabul to help drawdown personnel at the U.S. Embassy there as the Taliban continues its offensive in Afghanistan. Then, Dr. Mike Martin, a former British army officer, joins CBSN's Michael George with his analysis.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 07:59

U.S. troops to help evacuate some Afghan embassy staff

The U.S. is planning to send thousands of troops to get State Department staff out of the embassy in Afghanistan safely. The emergency move comes as a complete Taliban takeover of the war-torn country could be weeks, if not days away. Roxana Saberi has the details.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 02:59

U.S. troops deploying to Afghanistan in 24 to 48 hours

The first U.S. troops sent to help evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan are expected to arrive in the country within 24 to 48 hours. David Martin has more on the operation.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 01:29

U.S. intel: Taliban may overrun Kabul within 90 days

As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, U.S. intelligence fears that Kabul could fall to the Taliban within 90 days. David Martin has the latest.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 01:58

Taliban overruns provincial capitals in Afghanistan

President Biden said he doesn't regret withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. This comes as Taliban forces now control an estimated 65% of the country, including up to seven regional capitals. The State Department said levels of violence in the country are unacceptably high.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 00:23

Taliban seizes 2nd city in Afghanistan

As violence escalates and the Taliban seize more territory, the U.S. and British embassies in Afghanistan are advising their citizens to leave the country. But leaving isn't an option for most Afghans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Aug 7, 2021
• 01:54

Deadline approaching for 9/11 victim fund

Thousands of people in New York City were exposed to toxic substances when the Twin Towers collapsed during the 9/11 attacks, and many have gone on to develop illnesses. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aims to help people receive the aid they need, but the deadline to register for the program is quickly approaching. Phil Alvarez, whose brother, first responder Luis Alvarez, died from complications of cancer linked to his work at ground zero, is the 9/11 outreach and education director for the law firm Hansen & Rosasco, and he joins CBSN AM to discuss the compensation fund and who qualifies.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 06:49

U.S. bolsters embassy security in Afghanistan

There are increasing concerns about the security of the U.S. embassy in Kabul as the Taliban rapidly gain territory. Charlie D’Agata has more.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 01:47

Mozambique's food and humanitarian crisis

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing violence in Mozambique are on the brink of potential starvation as a deadly conflict grips parts of the country. Clashes between armed groups, terrorists and insurgents have displaced nearly 800,000 people. Antonella D'Aprile, the World Food Programme's country director and representative for Mozambique, joins CBSN to explain the group's latest humanitarian efforts.

• Jul 8, 2021
• 07:58

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.

• Jun 26, 2021
• 01:53

Delta flight lands after mid-flight incident

The FBI is investigating an incident aboard a Delta flight where a passenger attempted to force his way in to the cabin. Quick action from the flight crew thwarted the attempt and the plane made a safe emergency landing. Michael George reports.

• Jun 5, 2021
• 01:24

DOJ to "enhance" ransomware investigations

The Justice Department will now handle ransomware investigations the same way it handles terrorism cases. The move comes after recent cyber attacks against Colonial Pipeline and JBS, a major meat supplier in the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 01:42

DHS warns extremists may exploit new COVID rules

The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism alert that warned that violent extremists could take advantage of the relaxed pandemic restrictions to conduct attacks.

• May 14, 2021
• 00:23

DHS warns violent extremists may exploit easing of COVID restrictions

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a terrorism advisory warning of "increasingly complex and volatile" domestic threats.

• May 14, 2021

Report: ISIS may be planning chemical attack

A new report warns ISIS followers in the Middle East may be plotting a chemical attack on the U.S. The report, based on intercepted conversations, shows the desire by ISIS to use chlorine or other weapons of mass destruction on American soil. Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the threat could be carried out and Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia has a new generation of nuclear weapons.

• Mar 2, 2018
• 04:25

Ethiopia's political crisis intensifies

Ethiopia's political crisis is intensifying after its prime minister resigned last week. The country is considered a key U.S. ally in the region when it comes to fighting terrorism. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Alex Kliment, takes CBSN through the latest round of unrest and chaos in Ethiopia.

• Feb 20, 2018
• 04:16

Paris terror attack suspect in court

Salah Abdeslam is facing attempted murder and terrorism charges over a deadly shootout in Brussels several days before he was finally arrested.

• Feb 5, 2018
• 01:03

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