Pakistani leader says U.S. "martyred" Osama bin Laden
The controversial word choice by PM Imran Khan appeared deliberate, and it is likely to worsen ties between Islamabad and Washington.
The Killing Of Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden's son, al Qaeda heir apparent, killed
Hamza bin Laden's death comes eight years after U.S. forces killed his father
Life lessons and war stories from Admiral William H. McRaven
The former Navy SEAL and author of the memoir "Sea Stories" tells of bringing Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden to justice, and the improbable act that is of most value
CIA releases huge trove of Osama bin Laden's files
"Antz," "Cars," and "Where in the World is Osama bin Laden" were among the movies found on devices at the compound
Osama bin Laden's son vows to avenge his father's death
Hamza bin Laden, who is believed to have escaped SEAL raid that killed his dad, appears in a new video threatening Americans
The failed 2001 mission to kill bin Laden
Hear the secret story of how an elite team of US commandos chased and lost bin Laden's trail at Tora Bora, just ten weeks after 9/11.
Life with bin Laden: His bodyguard talks
What kind of person revered Osama bin Laden? Meet Abu Jandal, a man who ready to die for his boss.
2001: Special Ops
Who hunted down Osama bin Laden? Meet some of the men who have served in "Special Operations" forces.
Navy SEAL: I fired the shot that killed Osama bin Laden
Highly decorated veteran goes public with his story in an interview with the Washington Post
SEAL under fire for writing about bin Laden raid
After sharing his eyewitness account with Scott Pelley of how Osama bin Laden was killed, a Navy SEAL faces criminal investigation
A "much wiser" Mark Owen speaks out
Former Navy SEAL Mark Owen, a member of the team that killed Osama bin Laden, gives a candid interview to Scott Pelley
Obama's campaign promise on bin Laden
"60 Minutes" producer Maria Gavrilovic connects the dots between a controversial campaign pledge and the president's decision to go after Osama bin Laden.
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law gets life prison term in NY
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith became voice of al Qaeda recruitment tapes after 9/11, warning that "the storm of planes" wouldn't stop
Senate panel says torture didn't help U.S. get bin Laden: AP
Highly controversial conclusion revolves around how U.S. learned identity of courier who unwittingly led U.S. to bin Laden
Jury reaches verdict on bin Laden's son-in-law
Kuwaiti-born imam was charged with conspiring to kill Americans in his role as al Qaeda's spokesman after Sept. 11 terror attacks
Bin Laden son-in-law takes stand in NYC court in own defense
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith testifies that on the night of 9/11 attackes, al Qaeda leader asked him to deliver a "message to the world"
Osama bin Laden son-in-law goes on trial in NYC
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith faces charges that he conspired to kill Americans as al Qaeda's spokesman after 9/11 terrorist attacks
Releasing bin Laden pictures make judges seem wary
Federal judges hear conservative watchdog group's efforts to force government to release photos, video from 2011 Navy SEAL raid
Fresh attacks on Pakistan polio workers
Health workers' group says field work halted after 7 killed by militants targeting program over claimed CIA link
Pentagon's top intel official being probed
Investigators looking at info Michael Vickers gave makers of movie about Osama bin Laden raid, "Zero Dark Thirty"
Pakistan gunmen kill 5 from U.N. polio program
Slain women were working on vaccination program which Taliban says is a CIA ruse to sterilize children
Court throws out conviction of bin Laden driver
Federal appeals court says Salim Ahmed Hamdan, former driver for Osama bin Laden, did not commit international-law war crime
Pakistan officer: Mistrust among Bin Laden wives
Former Pakistani officer working on case says bin Laden's wives mistrusted each other to the end, because he played favorites
Pakistan minister: Bin Laden wives charged
Widows of al Qaeda leader charged with illegally entering, living in country
Osama bin Laden souvenirs a Pakistani commodity
Global Post: As Pakistan's government razes Osama bin Laden's compound, many scramble for potentially valuable souvenirs
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Colombia's defense minister dies from COVID-19
Colombia's government said Trujillo fell ill during a visit to the coastal city of Barranquilla, where he was taken to a hospital on January 11.
Biden admin authorizes financial dealings with Yemen's rebels
The Treasury's move effectively delays implementation of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's last-minute designation of the group as a terror organization.
COVID-19 claims Italy's government as its latest victim
An internal dispute over how to spend coronavirus recovery funds has forced Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to resign, layering a political crisis on top of a health crisis.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Indian farmers' months-long standoff with the government turns deadly
At least one farmer has died and many were injured in clashes with police as they staged a massive protest on India's Republic Day.
Why a lake in Serbia is blanketed in garbage every winter
Scooping a confluence of regional filth from the Potpec dam lake is an annual ritual, owing to years of neglect after the war-torn 90s.
French health officials urge no talking on public transit to stop virus
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
800-year-old cathedral is now a mass COVID vaccination site
Europeans are receiving coronavirus vaccinations at unusual mega-sites, rolling up their sleeves at repurposed racetracks, cinemas, ice rinks and rugby stadiums.
Extreme weather has killed 480,000 in past 20 years, analysis shows
One think tank says these disasters have cost the global economy a staggering $2.56 trillion this century.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
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Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Judge: Details of George Floyd's past arrests can't be used at trial
Information about George Floyd's prior arrests can't be used at the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death, a judge ruled.
DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Deadly tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see.
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DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
GOP senators balk at $1.9 trillion price tag for Biden's COVID-19 bill
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Senate rejects GOP motion challenging Trump impeachment trial
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
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NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Cicely Tyson releases new memoir
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
Movie theatre chain AMC gets new lifeline to remain open
New funding keeps cinema chain open for now, but speed of COVID-19 vaccinations will ultimately decide its future.
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Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
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BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
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Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Disney removing "negative depictions of natives" from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
New bill would decriminalize sex work in New York
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
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Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
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Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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Biden ramps up vaccine distribution
President Joe Biden announced plans Tuesday to increase the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to states starting next week. That comes as concerns rise about more infectious variants of the virus. ProPublica health care reporter Caroline Chen joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Teacher doesn't miss class during cancer treatment
Kelly Klein, a kindergarten teacher in Minnesota, is tackling virtual learning while battling ovarian cancer. She's showing up to her virtual classroom, even while undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital. Chip Reid shares her story.