Cable car crash kills 8 monks on way to mountain meditation
The 13 monks had crowded into the small makeshift cable car as they headed to meditation units atop a mountain within the monastery, officials said.
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TUNE IN: This week on "Face the Nation," Bob Schieffer talks to House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings and Sen. Mike Lee. We'll also sit down with Robert Caro and a panel of authors. And we have more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker.
Hundreds killed by bombings in Sri Lanka
More than 200 people were killed in a series of coordinated bombings at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka's capital of Colombo on Easter Sunday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Arrests following blasts in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's defense minister said seven suspects are in custody after a series of explosions that targets churches and hotels in the capital city Colombo and elsewhere. More than 200 people have been killed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Record haul of cocaine found inside woman's plush toys at airport
The record seizure follows three other hauls this month totaling nearly 60 kilograms of synthetic cannabis.
Ex-flight attendant reportedly caught with 101 pounds of drugs in luggage
Customs officers say a 21-year-old British woman was stopped with 101 pounds of kush — a synthetic drug containing powerful opioids — packed in two suitcases.
Train kills elephant in Sri Lanka's latest wildlife-railway accident
A Sri Lankan express train has fatally struck an elephant despite new safety measures introduced after the same train killed 7 elephants in a previous crash.
Memorials mark 20 years since tsunami killed over 200,000
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings
Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.
7 young elephants found dead amid monsoon flooding
A preliminary investigation suggested the animals had gotten bogged down in the marsh and drowned, an official said.
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Death toll rises to at least 321 overnight; shooting for the stars
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Death toll rises in Sri Lanka; Nintendo's Game Boy turns 30 years old.
Doctors remove "world's largest kidney stone" from retired soldier
The stone is both the largest and heaviest ever removed during a major surgery, according to Guinness World Records.
ICBM test launched in Pacific
The U.S. Air Force carried out a test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The launch had been delayed in an effort to cool escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, as Beijing made its shows of force near Taiwan. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest developments in the region, including China cutting interest rates, putting sanctions on Taiwanese politicians and more.
Sri Lanka swears in new president as soldiers crack down on protesters
Hundreds of armed troops raided a protest camp outside the president's office, attacking demonstrators with batons.
Sri Lanka lawmakers elect new president
Sri Lanka votes in six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president after its former leader fled the country and resigned by email amid the worst economic crisis in the country's history. But the protesters blame the government for the country's financial woes and the election of a former so-called "holdout" from the government comes with some controversy.
Sri Lanka protests resume as lawmakers pick unpopular PM to lead
Demonstrators hit the streets again as a widely unliked political veteran was tapped as president, but one expert says he may give the nation "a fighting chance."
Sri Lanka is choosing leader to replace ex-president
The new president could appoint a new prime minister, who would then have to be approved by Parliament.
Sri Lanka's embattled president resigns
Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned, clearing the way for a new administration to take over. Vice News correspondent Matthew Cassel has been in Colombo, Sri Lanka, covering the unrest. He spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the country's interim president, ongoing protests and what's next.
What's next for Sri Lanka after president resigns
A Sri Lankan parliament speaker says lawmakers will officially announce Friday that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emailed his resignation. This comes after the embattled president fled to Singapore and named Sri Lanka's prime minister the acting president. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with BBC reporter Ranga Sirilal about what's next for the South Asian nation.
Sri Lanka president flees country
Protestors in Sri Lanka stormed the prime minister's office after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives and appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as acting president. Protestors are blaming the top government officials for the country's economic collapse. Journalist and author Frances Harrison joined John Dickerson to discuss how the country got to this point.
State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka
The acting president of Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency after massive protests escalated with the former president's decision to flee. Niha Masih, an India correspondent for The Washington Post, discussed the economic crisis that preceded these events on CBS News.
Sri Lanka's embattled government declares emergency as protests rage
Protesters want the president and prime minister out, but the PM is taking a hard line, saying Sri Lanka "can't allow fascists to take over."
War in Ukraine rages on as global crisis worsens
The war in Ukraine is having a major impact on food and fuel supplies worldwide. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined John Dickerson to discuss the situation.
Sri Lankan president flees the country amid economic crisis
Lawmakers agreed to elect a new president next week but struggled Tuesday to decide on the makeup of a new government.
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Government shutdown stretches into second day with no signs of a deal
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
2 killed in terror attack near synagogue in U.K.; attacker dead, police say
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
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Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration
A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.
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Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs says he feared for his life the "whole time"
Deonte' Nash, a former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, shares details from his lawsuit against the music mogul in an exclusive "CBS Mornings" interview.
How much could a government shutdown cost the economy and taxpayers?
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
Gaza flotilla boats intercepted by Israel dozens of miles from Gaza coast
Israel says Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, are safe and being transferred to Israel after their boats were intercepted at sea.
LDS churchgoer raises money for accused Michigan shooter's family
Among the fundraisers that have cropped up in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church last weekend, one aims to raise money not for the victims but, instead, for family members of the accused shooter. And it appears to have the backing of many LDS members.
Mysterious planet is gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second
ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings at a rate of six billion tons a second.
Sarah Jessica Parker on her new chapter in publishing
Sarah Jessica Parker joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the difficult decision to end HBO's "And Just Like That" and what comes next.