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"48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant discusses his report on an Australian cult known for abusing children that made its way to the United States.
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Go behind closed doors of an elusive cult
Adult survivors of a cult called The Family are speaking out -- sharing their terrifying tales from childhood.
Sneak peek: The Family
Allegations of stolen children, drugs, abuse and a leader who claimed to be the second coming of Christ - the trail of a cult that began in Australia and led the FBI to New York. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates in a two-hour episode airing Saturday, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
WorldView: India's COVID catastrophe
India's second-wave nightmare continues, with the country seeing more COVID-19 cases in the last seven days than any other country by far. In Nigeria, a state governor claims Islamist terror group Boko Haram has seized territory in the country's west. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other headlines from around the world.
Great Barrier Reef woes
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has fallen victim to coral bleaching for the second year in a row, according to researchers. Above-average sea temperatures cause the coral to lose their algae and turn white, making them susceptible to disease.
India's surging COVID-19 crisis
India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest.
Australia plane crash
Four Americans died Monday in a fiery plane crash in Australia. The victims, all from Austin, Texas, were heading to a golf outing. As David Begnaud reports, their friends back home are mourning the loss.
Australia plane crash
Four American tourists on a dream vacation were killed overnight when their small plane slammed into an Australian shopping center. Dramatic video shows the Melbourne outlet mall on fire after the private charter crashed into the building. The pilot, who was Australian, was also killed. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Trump targets Iran
In a tweet early Friday morning, President Trump said he will not be as "kind" to Iran as his predecessor, Barack Obama. This comes as Trump has created new tensions with a number of U.S. allies including Australia, Mexico and Israel. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more.
Foreign policy latest
President Trump has had multiple calls with world leaders since taking office, including a recent talk with the Australian Prime Minister. Brookings Institution senior fellow Michael O'Hanlon joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Feb. 2 WH briefing
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer took questions Thursday on President Trump's reportedly contentious call with Australia's Prime Minister. Spicer also delved more into the details of the weekend's deadly raid in Yemen. See the full briefing.
Goldfish surgery
A woman in Australia shelled out $500 to save her beloved goldfish after it choked on a pebble. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Errol Barnett have the story.
Orangutan's Jazz Single
An orangutan at Australia's Adelaide Zoo composed a jazz song with the help of his zoo keeper. In honor of World Orangutan Day, the zoo released his song to the public. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the details.
Chef Louis Tikaram was raised on a farm in Southeastern Australia. His family came from Fiji and he spent time in the kitchen with his grandmother, later living in Fiji itself
Chef Louis Tikaram was raised on a farm in Southeastern Australia. His family came from Fiji and he spent time in the kitchen with his grandmother, later living in Fiji itself. After culinary school in Sydney, he worked in some of the city's top-rated European and Asian restaurants. Now, he's executive chef of one of the hottest destinations in Hollywood, "E.P. & L.P.," combining fresh California ingredients with an eclectic Pacific-Asian cooking style. Tikaram joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his story and some signature dishes.
Australian researchers have found the world's most grotesque color. They are using the ugly hue on packages of tobacco products to see if it helps people quit smoking.
Australian researchers have found the world's most grotesque color. They are using the ugly hue on packages of tobacco products to see if it helps people quit smoking.
Some co-workers at a pharmacy in Australia encountered an armed robber trying to take prescription drugs
Some co-workers at a pharmacy in Australia encountered an armed robber trying to take prescription drugs. In response, the brave women teamed up to attack the suspect and drive him out of their store.
Insane drone footage shows about 70 tiger sharks on a feeding frenzy on a dead humpback whale in Australia.
Insane drone footage shows about 70 tiger sharks on a feeding frenzy on a dead humpback whale in Australia. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the story behind the sharks' supper.
There's a treasure hunt going on in Coober Pedy, Australia,
There's a treasure hunt going on in Coober Pedy, Australia, where opal was discovered a hundred years ago. As much as 80 percent of the world's opal supply comes from Coober Pedy's mines. But with summertime temperatures soaring to 120 degrees, the town features hundreds of "dug out" homes, burrowed into the rock and naturally cooled. Seth Doane explores the underground town, complete with bar, beauty salon, bookstore and hotel.
In 1996, following a mass shooting in which 35 people were killed, the Australian government issued an unprecedented ban on certain guns, and confiscated nearly 700,000 weapons
In 1996, following a mass shooting in which 35 people were killed, the Australian government issued an unprecedented ban on certain guns, and confiscated nearly 700,000 weapons. Has this ban made a difference? Seth Doane reports.
A crew of cake aficionados recently made a sweet trip to New York City. Traveling from Down Under, the Australian Cake Decorating Network
A crew of cake aficionados recently made a sweet trip to New York City. Traveling from Down Under, the Australian Cake Decorating Network - lovers of beautifully-crafted baked goods - embarked on a three-day cake crawl, meeting stars of the confectionery firmament. Martha Teichner tagged along.
Australia is the already celebrating 2016
Australia is the already celebrating 2016. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Anne-Marie Green have more on Sydney's festive and grand display.
Australian officials say lightning, strong winds and dry conditions have fueled more than 300 separate wildfires near Melbourne this week
Australian officials say lightning, strong winds and dry conditions have fueled more than 300 separate wildfires near Melbourne this week. At the same time, much of Southern Australia is dealing with a record heatwave with temperatures in the 100s. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Donald Trump defends his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump's anti-Muslim policy, and more of the stories you're clicking on
Donald Trump defends his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump's anti-Muslim policy, and more of the stories you're clicking on.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the December 8, 2015 edition.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S.; at a concert that was postponed after the Paris attacks last month, U2 had a special guest and a special message for the terrorists responsible for the shootings
After a 1996 massacre in Australia left 35 people dead, the government banned semi-automatic firearms
After a 1996 massacre in Australia left 35 people dead, the government banned semi-automatic firearms. Holly Williams went to Australia to see how their approach to gun control has worked.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.