White House spokesman Eric Schultz explains why the U.S. would negotiate a prisoner swap with the Taliban but not with ISIS
White House spokesman Eric Schultz explains why the U.S. would negotiate a prisoner swap with the Taliban but not with ISIS.
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The attack was the deadliest of its kind in years, claiming over 140 lives, most of them children
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst about the Pakistani Taliban's deadly attack on a school that claimed over 140 lives -- most of them children -- and how the Pakistani military is responding.
A deadly siege of a school in Pakistan by Taliban gunmen left almost 150 dead
A deadly siege of a school in Pakistan byTaliban gunmen left almost 150 dead, including students and teachers at the school.
Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the northwestern city of Peshawar, killing at least 141 civilians
Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the northwestern city of Peshawar, killing at least 141 civilians -- most of them children -- and wounding many more. The Pakistani Taliban claimed the attack was revenge for ongoing military operations in Northern Waziristan that have targeted their hideouts near the Afghan border. Clarissa Ward reports.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is speaking out about the latest Taliban attack on a school that killed at least 126 people
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is speaking out about the latest Taliban attack on a school that killed at least 126 people. A Taliban gunman shot her in the head two years ago for advocating for girls' education in Pakistan. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Will Afghan security forces be able to keep the Taliban at bay? And what will become of the detainees being held by the U.S. military there?
CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about what the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will mean for the future of that country and U.S. interests in the region.
U.S. Marines handed over the sprawling Helmand base to the Afghan army, which will now continue the fight against the Taliban
U.S. Marines handed over the sprawling Helmand base to the Afghan army, which will now continue the fight against the Taliban. The local troops taking over from the Marines will inherit more than $200 million of U.S. equipment and infrastructure. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Dr. Dilip Joseph is opening up in a new book about the four days he spent with his Taliban captors
Being held under Taliban captivity isn't a tale many are able to survive to tell, but now, two years after his rescue, Dr. Dilip Joseph is opening up in a new book about the four days he spent with his Taliban captors. Chip Reid reports.
Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about his hope for the country and fulfilling his purpose in life
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about his hope for the country and fulfilling his purpose in life.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about the SEAL team and the member who died during the rescue.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about the SEAL team and the member who died during the rescue.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban"
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about the SEAL rescue operation.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban"
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by the Taliban in 2012, and now he is telling his story in a new book, “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Joseph spoke to CBS News correspondent Chip Reid about his young captors.
During his tenth visit to Afghanistan in 2012, American Dr. Dilip Joseph and his colleagues were kidnapped by the Taliban
During his tenth visit to Afghanistan in 2012, American Dr. Dilip Joseph and his colleagues were kidnapped by the Taliban. He's now releasing a book describing his days being held by his captors as they negotiated his ransom. Watch the full story Wednesday, Oct. 15 on "CBS This Morning."
The man, who goes by his last name Yilmaz, said he "would fight anybody" – even his father
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward traveled to Syria, where she interviewed a 26-year-old former soldier from Holland who joined the jihad two years ago. The man, who goes by his last name Yilmaz, said he "would fight anybody" – even his father.
The explosion killed three coalition soldiers
A suicide bomb targeted a NATO military convoy near the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan. The explosion killed three coalition soldiers. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London.
The U.S. Army began questioning Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl about his disappearance in Afghanistan that led to five years in captivity by the Taliban
The U.S. Army began questioning Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl about his disappearance in Afghanistan that led to five years in captivity by the Taliban. Bergdahl's attorney described the interview as "non-adversarial" and said his client was in "good spirits."
After seven years translating for the highest levels of the U.S. and Afghan military, Hameed Afzali is a marked man
After seven years translating for the highest levels of the U.S. and Afghan military, Hameed Afzali is a marked man. The Taliban left a note on the door of a family business threatening him and his family. Jim Axelrod reports.
Manuel Bojorquez reports from Brooke Army Medical Center, where the former Taliban prisoner will continue his recovery
America's last prisoner of war in Afghanistan is back in the U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl returned after five years in captivity. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Brooke Army Medical Center, where the former Taliban prisoner will continue his recovery.
“The Washington Post” obtained journals and emails from an Oregon woman, who said she’s a close friend of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
“The Washington Post” obtained journals and emails from an Oregon woman, who said she’s a close friend of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. In one email, just three days before he disappeared, Bergdahl stated, "This life is too short to serve those who compromise value, and its ethics. I am done compromising." Margaret Brennan reports.
CBS News Correspondent Bob Orr and Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the Obama administration’s decision to negotiate the rescue of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan in exchange for releasing five high-level Taliban detainees
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the fallout from the Obama administration’s decision to negotiate the rescue of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan in exchange for releasing five high-level Taliban detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate unpacks some difficult issues raised by the Bergdahl swap, from Guantanamo to negotiations with the Taliban
CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate unpacks some difficult issues raised by the Bergdahl swap, from Guantanamo Bay to negotiations with the Taliban.
Five Americans and at least one Afghan were killed in one of the deadliest friendly fire accidents in the nearly 14-year war in Afghanistan
Five Americans and at least one Afghan were killed in one of the deadliest friendly fire accidents in the nearly 14-year war in Afghanistan. The U.S. troops requested the air strike to beat back an assault by Taliban insurgents. Margaret Brennan reports.
The longest part of his recovery will happen at a military hospital in San Antonio, where the staff has rehearsed for Bergdahl’s arrival every six months since he was taken hostage
A team of specialists are preparing for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s eventual return to the U.S. The longest part of his recovery will happen at a military hospital in San Antonio, where the staff has rehearsed for Bergdahl’s arrival every six months since he was taken hostage. Manuel Bojorquez speaks with a former hostage who underwent a similar reintegration process.
At least 27 people were killed as 10 gunmen stormed an airport terminal in Karachi, Pakistan
At least 27 people were killed as 10 gunmen stormed an airport terminal in Karachi, Pakistan. Clarissa Ward reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap and the 2016 presidential speculation
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap and the 2016 presidential speculation.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
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Trump pushes Senate GOP to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tariffs
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What Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing at least 9 people
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
FBI to help track down fugitive Barrio 18 gang leaders, Guatemala says
In September, the U.S. government blacklisted Barrio 18 as part of its crackdown on drug trafficking.