U.S. downplays "failed" Taliban siege as 100 Afghan forces killed
Just 75 miles from capital, Ghazni has been under assault for 4 days, but U.S. says remaining militants "do not pose a threat to its collapse"
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U.S. helps Afghan forces repel Taliban siege on major city
Dozens of militants, at least 14 police killed in Taliban attempt to overrun Ghazni city, just 75 miles from capital
Gun battle, hostages reportedly held after blast in Afghan city
Militants launch bomb and gun attack in Jalalabad, targeting gov't immigration office immigration, day after civilian bus hit by bomb
Polling station attack marks bloody election day in Pakistan
Dozens killed by an explosion in southern city of Quetta as Pakistanis head to the polls to elect new parliamentarians
G.I. killed in apparent insider hit in Afghanistan identified
Pentagon says solider who died was Cpl. Joseph Maciel of South Gate, Calif.; 2 wounded troops reported in stable condition
Taliban resumes deadly assault after rejecting truce extension
Officials say at least 13 troops killed and more wounded in ongoing attack on military in Badghis province
A Relentless Enemy
Lara Logan's report takes viewers to the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan, where she and her crew came under enemy fire from fighters who the U.S. military says keep coming from their sanctuary in Pakistan.
Bomber strikes gathering of mostly Taliban members celebrating cease-fire
Devastating explosion came as previously unthinkable scenes of unarmed Taliban fighters celebrating Eid, often alongside Afghan security forces, played out
Leader of Pakistani Taliban killed in U.S. strike, official says
Afghan Defense Ministry says Mullah Fazlullah, who ordered assassination of Malala Yousafzai, killed in Afghanistan
Taliban announces 3-day cease-fire for holiday
Afghan Taliban said foreign forces are excluded from the cease-fire and Taliban operations would continue against them
U.S. sees opportunity as Afghans halt Taliban fight
Top American commanders say Afghans' unilateral cease-fire will give U.S. forces chance to focus on another enemy
Afghan leader announces truce with Taliban
President Ashraf Ghani says weeklong cease-fire for Ramadan will not halt operations against ISIS or al Qaeda
ISIS claims deadly attack on key Afghan gov't compound
Interior Ministry comes under attack in Kabul as Islamic extremists wage increasingly bloody battle in Afghan capital city
Fierce battle as Taliban militants besiege provincial capital
Afghan officials give varying accounts amid chaos, but Interior Ministry says at least 6 troops among the dead
9 journalists among dozens killed in twin suicide attacks
ISIS affiliate claims deadly blasts in Afghanistan's capital city, including one that appeared to target the media
Carnage as airstrike hits boy's school in Taliban territory
"I arrived at the scene right after the airstrikes -- it was like a butcher's shop. Everywhere was covered with blood," one witness says
Malala Yousafzai returns to her hometown
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai returned to her Pakistani hometown Saturday for the first time since receiving a gunshot wound to the head there in 2012.
As Malala returns to Pakistan, leaders declare terrorism defeated
Nobel Peace Prize winner always vowed to return after Taliban assassination attempt, now she defiantly declares, "I am here."
Suicide attack in Kabul as Afghans mark national holiday
The Persian new year is known in Afghanistan as Nauruz; dozens killed by ISIS bomber on road to Shiite shrine to celebrate
U.S. says Russian support for Taliban hurts peace process
Moscow has been providing Taliban rebels with intelligence, which U.S. officials say legitimizes the terror group
Mattis says Afghan victory still possible, but not on battlefield
On unannounced visit to Kabul, U.S. defense chief says after 16 years of war, some militants "tired of fighting" and might be reasoned with
Huge blast kills little girl in Kabul, leaves other kids wounded
At least 15 injured in explosion in Afghan capital, which witnesses say was a suicide car bomb
Taliban suspected in abduction of dozens, including cops
Insurgents attack police checkpoint and stop bus carrying police in restive Kandahar province
Millions of Afghans tell court they're war crimes victims
"It is shocking there are so many," rights worker says of statements on alleged atrocities collected by International Criminal Court
Civilian casualties down, airstrike deaths up in Afghanistan
7 percent increase in people killed, injured by U.S., allied air power -- highest number from airstrikes in single year since 2009
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Senate shutdown talks continue as airports brace for flight cuts
The government shutdown is now on Day 37 as coming cuts to thousands of flights add to pressure on lawmakers to resolve the standoff. Follow live updates here.
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.
Trump to announce deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk officials, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to $149 per month in certain cases, sources said.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
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.
Oklahoma board recommends clemency for inmate set to be executed
Members of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board decided in a 3-2 vote on Wednesday to recommend that the governor grant clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood.
Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is dead at 24
"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said.