Lawyer: Mladic treated for cancer while on lam
War crimes defendant's attorney says Ratko Mladic was treated for lymph node cancer 2 years before capture
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NATO: Former OBL associate nabbed in Afghanistan
Organization refuses to release name of Pakistan-based detainee who may have been with bin Laden in 2001
"Fracking" the cause of two minor quakes?
Mining company doesn't deny the controversial natural gas extraction process triggered the temblors in northwest England
Major panel: Drug war has failed, legalize pot
Instead of punishing users who "do no harm to others," global commission argues that governments - particularly the U.S. - should end criminalization of drug use
Yemeni capital in chaos as troops, tribes fight
Dozens killed, wounded in raging street battles as thousands of tribal fighters head toward capital
New U.S.-Pakistan terror intel team tests loyalty
Joint intel team to go after top terror suspects in nations' attempt to fix relations after bin Laden operation
Major panel: Drug war failed; legalize marijuana
Instead of punishing users who "do no harm to others," global commission argues that gov'ts - particularly the U.S. - should change drug policy
Japan PM survives no-confidence vote
But Naoto Kan says he's willing to step down once recovery from nuclear crisis takes root
32 teens freed in Nigeria "baby factory" raid
Authorities reportedly rescue dozens of pregnant girls who were being forced to have kids for trafficking
Japan's PM under pressure to resign over crisis
Naoto Kan says he will consider resigning once Japan's efforts to recover from its earthquake and tsunami disaster take firm hold
1,500 ill, but Europe's E. coli origins a mystery
17 dead and 450 reported rare kidney failures in Germany alone from E. coli outbreak; Cause proving hard to find
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Report: Egypt admits to forcing "virginity tests"
An Egyptian army officer admits that authorities forced "virginity tests" on arrested female anti-government protesters
Hundreds of women report rapes by Qaddafi forces
Psychologist's questionnaire distributed in several Libyan cities reveals disturbing data on rape as weapon of war
UN: Qaddafi forces committed war crimes
Libyan government troops engaged in "murder, torture and sexual abuses" before and during current conflict, UN panel says
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Iran says it's up to Trump to choose between diplomacy or war
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
Cornell fraternity rape investigation will be reopened, DA says
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
5 arrested near base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing terrorist act
Police say five U.K. nationals were arrested near RAF Fairford air base in England, which U.S. forces have used to launch airstrikes on Iran since the start of the war.
Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Nor'easter winding down after hitting parts of East Coast hard
The storm brought heavy rain, flooding and destructive winds to the Northeast.
Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40
Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, was known as "Pac."
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Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
Cornell fraternity rape investigation will be reopened, DA says
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
Nvidia announces security system to stop AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
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Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Nvidia announces security system to stop AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
YouTube, the new path to Hollywood for filmmakers
Two of Hollywood's biggest hits this year – "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films with tiny budgets directed by YouTube creators – have studios searching for other social media-savvy talent, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
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Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40
Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, was known as "Pac."
U.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke
The jet was on a flight from Barcelona to Boston with 296 passengers when it was diverted, media reports said.
Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia
Geovany Andres Rojas, who faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the U.S., had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro,
Rescue teams search for 12 people missing after deadly Nepal avalanche
An avalanche in northern Nepal has killed at least four people, with a search underway for 12 others still missing.
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VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The New Season: Fall 2026 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
The New Season: Fall 2026 – Movies, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from movies, TV and streaming, to live theater and the bookstore.
Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky"
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
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Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Scale of rogue AI incidents explodes
The rogue AI incidents under investigation could number in the tens of thousands, according to new reporting by Axios' Madison Mills. The senior artificial intelligence reporter joins CBS News with more details.
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.
OpenAI hack raises more security concerns
OpenAI revealed last week that its AI models went rogue and hacked into U.S. government websites, sparking more concern over security against the technology. Madison Mills, a senior reporter at Axios, has more.
Thousands of AI security incidents probed
President Trump is meeting with key AI leaders as details emerge about thousands of potential incidents involving the tech giants. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Latest on U.K. air base terror plot
More details are emerging about the apparent terror plot foiled in the U.K. near a pivotal air base used by U.S. forces. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Cornell fraternity rape investigation will be reopened, DA says
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
Trump on apparent U.K. terror plot blocked
President Trump weighed in on an apparent terror plot foiled near a Royal Air Force base in the U.K. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more on the base used by U.S. forces.
Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia
Geovany Andres Rojas, who faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the U.S., had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro,
Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Space
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SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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.
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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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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Scale of rogue AI incidents explodes
The rogue AI incidents under investigation could number in the tens of thousands, according to new reporting by Axios' Madison Mills. The senior artificial intelligence reporter joins CBS News with more details.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
Fetterman weighs break from Democrats
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman sat down with Major Garrett over the weekend at the Texas Tribune Festival to discuss his rift with Democrats, the possibility of leaving the party, and what he's expecting in this year's upcoming midterms.
Latest on U.K. air base terror plot
More details are emerging about the apparent terror plot foiled in the U.K. near a pivotal air base used by U.S. forces. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.