How enjoying breakfast with a giraffe could help save the species
Africa's Nubian giraffes are "under threat from all corners," but at one "mind blowing" hotel in Kenya, you can help turn the tables.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 25, 2022
Rep. Jamie Raskin, member of the House select committee on Jan. 6, and our annual correspondents roundtable will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Giraffe and zebra bones from Africa seized at U.S. airport
Customs and Border Patrol released the woman after seizing the giraffe and zebra bones.
Biden says U.S. is "all in on Africa's future"
President Biden on Wednesday announced a series of economic and investment initiatives in a speech at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The goal is to expand free trade opportunities across the continent, while also countering Russia and China's influence. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow on Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss.
U.S. hosts nearly 50 African leaders for summit as concerns over China, Russia loom
President Biden welcomed nearly 50 African leaders to Washington for the first U.S.-Africa leaders summit since 2014. Robert Scott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department's Bureau of African Affairs, joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the administration's goals for the conference.
White House hosts African leaders summit
The White House is hosting dozens of African leaders in Washington for a three-day summit beginning Tuesday. President Biden said the event will show "the importance of U.S.-Africa relations" and will include discussions on topics such as trade, climate and more. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
South Africa planning to legalize sex work in a bid to protect women
A sex worker rights group called it "incredible news," saying decriminalization will "enable women to "work much better with the police to tackle violence."
Greg Carr's commitment to Gorongosa
To protect the wildlife of Gorongosa National Park — including lions, elephants and pangolins — Greg Carr has committed more than $100 million of his personal fortune. "What are you going to do, stick it all in your casket?" he says.
Gorongosa's lion population
70% of Africa's lions have been lost in the last 50 years, but Gorongosa's lion population is now thriving. 60 Minutes rode with park veterinarian Antonio Paulo as he chased down and tranquilized a lioness to perform an examination — and found a surprise.
Gorongosa's Girls Club
"When we started this program, they didn't know they had this choice." Larissa Sousa leads the Girls Club, which aids girls attending schools around Gorongosa National Park. 60 Minutes met aspiring teachers, park rangers, and nurses.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
French President Emmanuel Macron discusses the impact the war in Ukraine and U.S. domestic policy are having on his country; Rebuilding and repopulating Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park; Jon Wertheim speaks with world number 1 pool player Shane Van Boening.
In Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, not just the animals are thriving
After decades of war, the transformation in this African park has also impacted the people living nearby. Now the goal is to make it self-sustaining.
Restoring Gorongosa National Park after decades of war
Gorongosa was devastated by years of war, but now the park, and the people around it, are getting new opportunities thanks to philanthropist Greg Carr's nonprofit foundation.
11 people sentenced to death for murder of anti-poaching activist
Wayne Lotter was shot dead in 2017 while riding in a taxi in Tanzania's commercial capital.
Return to Gorongosa | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Gorongosa was once a crown jewel of African national parks, but its wildlife was destroyed by three decades of war. Sunday, Scott Pelley shows us how the park in Mozambique and its people have rebounded.
3 stowaways rescued from oil tanker's rudder in Spanish port
The men were discovered after the Alithini II tanker pulled into port at Las Palmas, Spain, 11 days after leaving Nigeria
At least 4 reportedly killed as al Qaeda-linked militants storm hotel
"So far we have confirmed the death of four people," said one security official, adding that others had been rescued from the besieged hotel.
Ronaldo makes history as first male player to score at 5 World Cups
His latest scoring record adds to the luster of a resume that should ensure Cristiano Ronaldo receives plenty of offers from new clubs after splitting with Manchester United this week.
Hundreds of elephants and zebras die as Kenya weathers drought
A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades.
Jailed activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah has "deteriorated severely," family says
Alaa Abdel-Fattah's family said they saw him on Thursday.
World population hits 8 billion people
The United Nations says the world's population is expected to reach the 8 billion mark today, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in Africa. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the story from London.
Inside hospitals where climate change-induced hunger is killing children
One doctor in Somalia's drought-wracked south said seeing children "dying in front of you daily" was giving him and his colleagues "nightmares."
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
Investigating the Surfside condo collapse; Saving Jewish artifacts during the Holocaust; Sona Jobarteh: The 60 Minutes Interview
The Dish: Chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa
CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab visits the restaurant, Tatale, in London, where Chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa brings the flavors of Africa to his dishes.
Young climate activist calls for urgent action
Vanessa Nakate has become the face of climate activism in Africa. The 25-year-old started a youth climate movement in her native Uganda in 2019 and used an incident where she was cropped out of a photo with other climate activists to fuel her fight for climate justice. Ben Tracy shares more.
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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah event; "subject in custody" was released, FBI says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students hurt in Colorado high school shooting
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the suspect is also in the hospital with injuries from self-inflicted shots.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.