Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse reportedly kills at least 36 people
Scaffolding set up for a Virgin Mary festival at an Ethiopian church collapsed, killing dozens and wounding more than 200, state media say.
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Ethiopia to open $5B mega-dam despite concerns over Nile water supply
Ethiopia says the GERD hydroelectric dam will be a boon to the region, but Egypt and Sudan say it could threaten their "existential resources."
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Lesley Stahl asks YouTube's CEO if the company's doing enough to curb hate speech, Anderson Cooper reports on Seattle's homeless crisis and Scott Pelley visits the mysterious holy site of Lalibela
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
60 Minutes visits mysterious holy site
The story of 11 Ethiopian churches, each carved from a single block of stone, with no brick, no mortar, nor wood, is a creation story you'll need to see to believe. "60 Minutes" reports Sunday.
USAID missions shutting down, staff to return
Multiple sources have confirmed that all United States Agency for International Development overseas missions will be shut down and all staff members will be recalled by Friday. Maura Reap, former senior mental health and psychosocial support adviser for the USAID's Bureau for Global Health, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
Truck carrying wedding guests plunges into a river, killing dozens
An Ethiopian hospital director says at least 66 people have died after a truck packed with wedding guests plunged into a river.
Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second
Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.
12/20/2020: An End in Sight, Justice Defenders, Built by Angels
How the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was developed; Then, inside the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals; And, Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.
The Emerald Triangle, the Columbus Letters, Built By Angels
Growing pains for legal weed in California; Then, rare, million-dollar copies of a letter written by Christopher Columbus replaced with fakes; And, inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site visited by 200,000 Ethiopian Christians on their annual pilgrimage.
Almost 230 dead, search efforts continue after mudslides in Ethiopia
Many of those killed by a mudslide in Ethiopia died as they tried to rescue survivors of an earlier slide, authorities said.
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737 Max 8 grounded in Several Countries; Love is in the Air
Dozens injured after Eritrean government supporters, opponents clash in Israel
Among those hurt were 30 police officers and three protesters hit by police fire.
Iran and Saudi Arabia join China and Russia in BRICS economic bloc
The move could throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf, with questions being raised over if BRICS is taking an anti-West turn.
Saudi Arabia accused of killing migrants
A new report from Human Rights Watch claims Saudi Arabian border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, including women and children, as they attempted to cross into the country from Yemen. Max Abrahms, professor of international relations at Northeastern University, joined CBS News to discuss the report.
Ethiopia unveils joint Saudi probe into alleged migrant killings
Washington urged "a thorough and transparent investigation" into the allegations, which were dismissed by a Saudi government source.
Saudi border guards allegedly killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants
"I saw a guy calling for help, he lost both his legs," one woman told Human Rights Watch. "He was screaming; he was saying, 'Are you leaving me here?'"
Blinken is first U.S. Secretary of State to visit Niger
As the Biden administration's concern over the influence of Russia and China in Africa grows, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Niger and Ethiopia to reiterate America's commitment. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta explains how significant the trip is.
Ethiopian civil war comes to an end
Ethiopia signed a historic peace deal, effectively ending its nearly two year civil war. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Debora Patta explains what this agreement means for the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopian government, Tigray agree on "permanent" end to 2-year civil war
Ethiopia's warring sides formally agreed to a "permanent cessation of hostilities" during peace negotiations in South Africa.
$2.5B Boeing settlement can be challenged
Families of the victims of two Boeing 737 Max plane crashes can continue to pursue criminal charges against the company following a significant court victory. A federal judge ruled Friday that relatives of the 346 people killed on those flights can challenge a $2.5 billion settlement sparing Boeing from prosecution. Michael Stumo, who lost his daughter in one of the crashes, joins CBS News to discuss his reaction to the ruling.
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Republican Glenn Youngkin prevails in Virginia governor's race; Prince Andrew's lawyers slam his accuser in court filing
Satellite images appear to confirm Ethiopia civil war raging again
After a five-month ceasefire that enabled humanitarian agencies to help only a fraction of those in need, images suggest Ethiopian and Eritrean troops are on the move.
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Senate talks continue over ending shutdown as Democrats weigh offer
Senators continued talks over resolving the government shutdown, with Republicans saying they are waiting to hear from Democrats. Follow live updates here.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in certain cases, officials said.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins civil case against school official
Abby Zwerner, 25, was shot in the hand and chest by a 6-year-old first grade student in January 2023.
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
These 40 airports could be impacted by FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
American dad and son die after being stung by swarm of wasps in Laos
Dan Owen and his son Cooper were attacked by the insects at the Green Jungle Park, as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
Senate to vote on war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Senators will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.