What is ISIS-K, the group claiming responsibility for the Kabul attack?
Its members generally hold the view that members of the Taliban are impure and not extremist enough.
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Hurricane Ida slams Louisiana as an "extremely dangerous" storm
The storm made landfall at 12:55 p.m. ET as a Category 4 storm with 145 mph winds at Port Fourchon, Louisiana, and has since been downgraded.
Ed Asner, TV legend who won 7 Emmys, dies at 91
Asner held the record for most Primetime Emmys earned by a male actor.
Lindsey Graham predicts "parade of horribles" in Afghanistan
"The chance of another 9/11 just went through the roof," Graham said.
U.S. airstrike takes out ISIS-K vehicle packed with explosives in Kabul
The strike was the second against the militant group since a deadly attack against U.S. forces last week.
Billie Jean King on achieving true equality
The tennis great says female champions of social justice movements fighting for equality for every human being should not be discriminated against because of their gender.
An Iowa town goes to battle for Afghan immigrant
As an interpreter serving in Afghanistan, Zalmay Niazy became a target of the Taliban, and applied for asylum in the U.S., where he'd settled among the Iowa cornfields. But when his application was turned down, the townspeople of Iowa Falls fought back.
Gun violence: America's other epidemic
As young people with weapons perpetuate cycles of violence and retaliation. officials and advocates in Baltimore are working to stop the contagion of violence.
Sullivan guarantees "safe passage" for U.S. citizens, Afghan allies after deadline
Sullivan said there are roughly 300 American citizens still in Afghanistan.
Padma Lakshmi on turning pain into power
The bestselling author, host of "Top Chef" and "Taste the Nation," and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador talks about overcoming the traumas of sexual assault, the injuries of a serious car accident, and a diagnosis of endometriosis, and about how "your scars really make you who you are."
Latinx art today
"Estamos Bien - La Trienal 20/21," an exhibition at El Museo del Barrio, is the New York City museum's first large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art – a celebration of color, culture and identity.
Biden honors troops killed in Afghanistan as remains arrive in U.S.
Mr. Biden traveled to Dover Air Force Base for a "dignified transfer" movement to receive the remains of fallen troops killed in foreign combat.
Matthew Mindler, "Our Idiot Brother" actor, has died at 19
The actor was found dead after he was reported missing from his college campus earlier this week. A cause of death hasn't been released.
Dozens of adoptable pets arrive in California to avoid Hurricane Ida
The operation appeared to be a lifeline as Louisiana prepared for Ida, which made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a monster Category 4 hurricane with with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph.
Hurricanes Ida and Katrina are similar, but tiny differences are key
Hurricane experts say there are differences in the two storms 16 years apart that may prove key and may make Ida nastier in some ways, but less dangerous in others.
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Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
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Dolly Parton's sister shares why country music star kept her cancer battle private
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and is expected to unveil its first foldable phone.
NYC after 9/11: 25 years of remembering and rebuilding
A look back at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
NYC after 9/11: 25 years of remembering and rebuilding
A look back at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague
Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.
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How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
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Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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New documentary profiles 9/11 generation
A new Netflix documentary is out about those who were children in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Turning Point: Generation 9/11" profiles people whose parents died on that day, as well as soldiers who joined the military because of 9/11. Director Brian Knappenberger joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Alice Cooper, Joe Perry on Hollywood Vampires
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
Insider details on New York Fasion Week
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Busta Rhymes talks career and new album
Busta Rhymes sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new album, "Dillagence II," and J Dilla's legacy after the rapper's shocking death in 2006.
De Niro on 25 years of Tribeca Festival
Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, Jane Rosenthal, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss founding the Tribeca Festival after the 9/11 attacks and a new Netflix documentary about the event, "Tribeca 25," which premieres Friday.
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Rep. Lori Trahan on AI regulation
An employee for the artificial intelligence company Anthropic has resigned over concerns that AI could spiral out of control and destroy humanity. Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, a staunch advocate for AI regulation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
U.S. reading scores plummeting
New data shows American students continue to fall behind their international peers in reading. The 2025 Program for International Assessment found that 15-year-old students' reading scores fell by 14 points since the last test in 2022. Lauren Lumpkin, national education reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Apple unveils first foldable iPhone
Apple on Wednesday accomplished two firsts: It unveiled its first foldable iPhone at its first launch event fronted by new CEO John Ternus. "Apple in China" author Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more.
Anthropic researcher quits, issues AI warning
A former Anthropic researcher has quit his job over concerns about the potential threat artificial intelligence poses to humanity. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports. Then, CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins to discuss.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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New documentary profiles 9/11 generation
A new Netflix documentary is out about those who were children in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Turning Point: Generation 9/11" profiles people whose parents died on that day, as well as soldiers who joined the military because of 9/11. Director Brian Knappenberger joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Kelly Loeffler on GOP midterm convention
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas, where the GOP is preparing for President Trump to speak on Wednesday and Thursday. Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the Small Business Administration, joins "The Takeout" from the convention floor.
Disclosures show Trump gave $45,000 to 3 aides
Federal disclosures show President Trump gave three of his aides cash gifts of $45,000. Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and Washington Sun Senate reporter Igor Bobic join to discuss.
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico on campaign
Texas Democrat James Talarico has received an endorsement from a former top aide to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State's Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Talarico about the state of his campaign and more.
Rep. Lori Trahan on AI regulation
An employee for the artificial intelligence company Anthropic has resigned over concerns that AI could spiral out of control and destroy humanity. Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, a staunch advocate for AI regulation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.