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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a terrorism advisory warning of "increasingly complex and volatile" domestic threats.
President Biden said the U.S. will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan after two decades of war. The decision has been criticized by Republicans. Weijia Jiang takes a look.
President Biden is set to make a major announcement about the war in Afghanistan. All U.S. troops will be pulled out of the country by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Weijia Jiang reports.
The Senate Intelligence Committee held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the dangers facing the United States from around the globe. Officials said China and Russia present the most serious risk of undermining the nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the hearing and what officials said about how the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will impact terror threats.
The wife of a dead ISIS leader has been charged in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller who was kidnapped in Syria in 2013. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest information.
Officials in Iran say a uranium enrichment plant was the target of nuclear terrorism on Sunday. Turkey is calling for Ukraine and Russia to find peace amid growing fear of war. A top official in China said the country's COVID vaccines don't have very high efficacy rates and Britain is still mourning the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more.
Iran is blaming Israel for an apparent attack on an underground nuclear facility. Israeli media is reporting that the country was behind a cyberattack, which caused a blackout at the Natanz facility. Officials in Iran say the attack set off a fire and a possible minor explosion. Israel however has not taken responsibility for the sabotage. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
After suffering defeats in Syria and Iraq, the Islamic State is attempting to resurrect itself in Africa. New York Times reporter Christina Goldbaum joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on how the terrorist group is forging ties with homegrown militant groups across the continent.
Mayor of southern town of Beziers says neighbors "horrified" as anti-terror probe focuses on alleged plot by 18-year-old to attack Montpellier.
Whistleblowers: DEA attorneys went easy on McKesson, the country’s largest drug distributor; then, rejecting hate, after spending nearly a decade spreading it; and, saving rhino with helicopters
Inside al Qaeda: Living and working with terrorists; Reforming solitary confinement at infamous California prison; then, billionaire Koch brother's crusade against counterfeit wine.
In WorldView, we are following the latest on a suicide bombing at a Catholic church in Indonesia, Myanmar's military coup, Mexico's coronavirus death toll update, and an attack in Mozambique that killed dozens. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the roundup.
Whistleblower says bishop knew of sexual abuse allegations, but did nothing; then, what remains to be done in the final phase of America's war on ISIS; and, meet Jaap van Zweden, the new maestro of the New York Philharmonic
Did the FDA ignite the opioid epidemic? Then, should a former terrorist be allowed into witness protection? And, China's drive to dominate the electric car industry
U.S. intelligence agencies believe domestic terrorism poses an "elevated threat" to the homeland in 2021, and further violence is possible. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what new information we've this report reveals, including possible collaboration between domestic and overseas extremist groups.
U.S. steps up support as a brutal insurgency claims thousands of lives and forces almost 700,000 to flee in the space of just one year.
