Panetta: Al Qaeda still "a real threat"
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says we have not yet defeated al Qaeda and they are still "a real threat." Scott Pelley reports from an interview for "60 Minutes."
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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
Watchdog report details on Hegseth's texts
A Pentagon inspector general report recently released found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information that could have endangered American service members after texting details in a Signal text thread about a strike in Yemen. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hegseth says watchdog report exonerates him
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reacted to the watchdog report on his Signal text chain regarding a strike in Yemen against the Houthis. Ret. Marine Col. Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with his take on the report's findings.
Details on Pentagon's Signalgate report
Sources tell CBS News that a Pentagon investigation found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could have endangered American service members when he shared details of ongoing military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen over the Signal messaging app. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson breaks down the findings.
Report: Signal chat could have endangered troops
A Pentagon review has found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app violated Defense Department regulations, sources say. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta has more.
Pentagon report: Signal chat violated rules
An internal Pentagon watchdog review found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's March Signal chat violated regulations and could've endangered troops, sources say. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details.
Pentagon's report on "Signalgate" could be released this week, source says
A copy of the Pentagon inspector general's report has been sent to Congress, and a redacted and unclassified version is expected to be released to the public as early as Thursday, the source said.
Ship loaded with gas ablaze off the coast of Yemen, vessel abandoned
The incident comes as Yemen's Houthi rebels have been attacking ships through the Red Sea corridor. However, the rebels did not immediately claim the attack.
Newly released video shows U.S. missile bouncing off orb
The video, shared at a House Oversight hearing on what the military calls "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena," better known as UFOs, shows a missile striking an unidentified object and bouncing off of it off the coast of Yemen.
Israel's southern airport hit by drone fired by Yemen's Houthis
At least one of the drones slipped through Israel's defense system and crashed into the passenger terminal at the Ramon International Airport.
Dozens dead, dozens more missing after migrant boat sinks off Yemen
At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen in the latest tragedy on the perilous sea route, officials said.
750 tons of Iranian weapons bound for Houthis intercepted, CENTCOM says
Yemeni National Resistance Forces seized more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including hundreds of missiles, CENTCOM said.
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners, European naval force says
Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 3 mariners with an attack on a ship in the Red Sea, a European naval force says, fueling concern over a possible new wave of attacks by the Iran-backed group.
2/18/2024: Crisis in the Red Sea; Fake Electors; Finding Cillian Murphy
First, an inside look at the U.S. Navy response to Houthi Red Sea attacks. Then, a Trump fake elector in Wisconsin speaks out. And, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview.
25-year-old visits all recognized countries
In April, Cameron Mofid, a 25-year-old American, completed his dream of traveling to all 195 nations. His final destination: North Korea, where he ran the Pyongyang marathon. Mofid joins "The Takeout" to recount his experience and the odd adventures along the way.
Sen. Sanders is confident legislation to stop U.S. support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen will pass
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the Climate Change report and pulling back support for Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen.
Yemeni PM: don't abandon us over Saudi Arabia
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer sat down with Yemeni Prime Minister Abdulmalik Maeen Saeed amid the country's brutal humanitarian catastrophe.
Top Saudi diplomat: Khashoggi murder "a mistake"
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, the war in Yemen and more.
Israel launches strikes in Yemen
Israel launched strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen as a warning against the Iran-backed group. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Catastrophe
How Yemen's civil war has brought 7 million people, many of them children, to the brink of starvation. Scott Pelley reports.
60 Minutes barred from Yemen
The Saudi-led blockade of Yemen isn't just targeting food supplies. As 60 Minutes found, it's also stopping reporters. How producers got this week's footage
Starving in Yemen
In Yemen, a child dies of preventable causes every 10 minutes, according to the United Nations. "All of those involved are using food as a weapon of war," David Beasley, head of the World Food Programme, tells Scott Pelley.
Starvation in Yemen
The head of the World Food Programme says 125,000 children could die in Yemen as food is blockaded from the country. Scott Pelley shows a rare look at the situation on this week's 60 Minutes.
Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthis
President Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. would stop bombing Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the president's meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader of Iran as war rages on
President Trump said the U.S. has been successful in diminishing the Iranian military and regime, and will continue to expand its targets inside Iran.
On Iran strikes, Hegseth says, "this is only just the beginning"
As the war with Iran entered its second week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed where the U.S. campaign stands and what President Trump's call for "unconditional surrender" from Iran would look like.
FBI investigating after explosive device ignited outside of NYC mayor's home
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
Iran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei served in the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s where he developed close ties with the military services and with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
U.S. "likely" responsible for bombing of girls' school in Iran, per early U.S. assessment
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Sen. Tim Kaine says supporting Kristi Noem as DHS secretary was a "big mistake"
Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, expressed regret on Sunday for supporting Kristi Noem for Department of Homeland Security secretary last year.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A person was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
NTSB member who responded to D.C. midair crash says the White House fired him
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman has abruptly departed the agency two years into what is typically a five-year term.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
Long security lines at Houston, New Orleans airports amid lapse in DHS funding
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
NTSB member who responded to D.C. midair crash says the White House fired him
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman has abruptly departed the agency two years into what is typically a five-year term.
FBI investigating after explosive device ignited outside of NYC mayor's home
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
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Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein talks Wall Street crises
In his new memoir, "Streetwise," the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
U.S. "likely" responsible for bombing of girls' school in Iran, per early U.S. assessment
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Long security lines at Houston, New Orleans airports amid lapse in DHS funding
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
NTSB member who responded to D.C. midair crash says the White House fired him
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman has abruptly departed the agency two years into what is typically a five-year term.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
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Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
U.S. "likely" responsible for bombing of girls' school in Iran, per early U.S. assessment
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Iran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei served in the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s where he developed close ties with the military services and with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Transcript: Michael Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michael Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 8, 2026.
Transcript: Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 8, 2026.
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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
The Oscar-winning actress often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson.
Extended interview: Viola Davis
In this web exclusive, Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis talks with Tracy Smith about co-authoring her first novel in collaboration with James Patterson, "Judge Stone." In her discussion of writing, acting and art, she notes that discomfort and awkwardness are "how we make the greatest discoveries in life."
Viola Davis and co-author James Patterson
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion, co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson. Tracy Smith talks with Davis and Patterson about their collaboration, and how Davis' childhood ambition to be a writer fueled this latest chapter in her life.
"NCIS" at 500: Cracking the code
The CBS procedural, now in its 23rd season, is marking its 500th episode tracking agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. But the story of how the series became the world's most-watched TV show is filled with as many twists and turns as an NCIS case itself.
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Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
Apple: The first 50 years
In 1971, the origin story of Apple began with the friendship of engineering prodigy Steve Wozniak and computer enthusiast Steve Jobs. The machine they built and sold five years later would lead to what became the first trillion-dollar company. David Pogue, author of the new history "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Latest on device ignited near NYC mayor's home
The FBI is investigating two men after an explosive device with bolts and screws was thrown into a crowd Saturday during a protest that turned violent outside the New York City mayor's official residence. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Sketch of woman found in a swamp reveals twisted case of death and deception
Mindi Kassotis' friends and family were told the wife of a decorated former Navy JAG officer had died unexpectedly in a hospital. Imagine their surprise months later when the remains of a woman, found dismembered in a swamp near Savannah, Georgia, were identified as Mindi's.
Improvised explosive found during protests near Mamdani's residence, NYPD says
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say
At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.
U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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A retirement home for penguins
African penguins at Boston's New England Aquarium have been given a separate, "geriatric" island that allows seven of the 38 critically endangered birds to age safely and still be with their friends. Jericka Duncan has more.
Fears grow for U.S. prisoners held in Iran
There's new fear concerning the treatment of international prisoners jailed in Iran, including Americans. Haley Ott in London reports.
Inside China's relationship with Iran
China's leadership is preparing for the impact of the war in Iran, including a severe disruption to its energy supplies. Anna Coren reports.
Latest on device ignited near NYC mayor's home
The FBI is investigating two men after an explosive device with bolts and screws was thrown into a crowd Saturday during a protest that turned violent outside the New York City mayor's official residence. Shanelle Kaul has more.
California gas prices skyrocket amid Iran war
As gas prices rise, California is feeling pain at the pump more than any other state in the country. Andres Gutierrez in Los Angeles explains why.