The politics of intelligence
Ex-spy Henry "Hank" Crumpton has had differences with each of the past three presidential administrations -- but says it never stopped him from doing his job.
Taliban
Building a better Sangsar
Colonel Patrick Frank describes the transformation of Sangsar, hometown of Taliban leader Mullah Omar, where U.S. forces and the local government have worked to improve villagers' lives.
The Taliban resurgence
Ambassador Ryan Crocker explains a key Taliban strategy: waiting out foreign armies and then returning to the fight. But he tells Scott Pelley it won't work this time.
Extra: The Warrior Diplomat
The porous Afghan-Pakistan border is both a military and diplomatic obstacle, explains Major General John Campbell, the commander of the 101st Airborne Division.
An uneasy alliance
General John Allen says he asked the head of the Pakistani army to help him stop a truck bomb from Pakistan, but the truck still exploded, injuring 77 American troops.
Extra: The Deadly Konregal Valley
The Konregal Valley is just a few miles long and a mile wide, but it is a deadly place for American soldiers. Located near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, it became known to U.S. forces as the "Valley of Death."
U.S. military chooses rarely-used charge for Bergdahl
Army Sgt. held prisoner for years by the Taliban could face life sentence if convicted of charge seldom used since World War II
Anti-Taliban Pakistani politician killed in suicide blast
Apparent assassination may force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to launch a politically unpopular campaign against militants
Al Qaeda leader pledges allegiance to new Taliban chief
Ayman al-Zawahiri weighs in on militant group's new leader amid apparent rift within Taliban
Afghan delegation arrives in Pakistan to discuss peace
High-level meetings come a week after deadly Taliban attacks rocked Kabul in worst violence city has seen in years
Jury convicts ex-Russian soldier of terror-related charges
Former Russian military tank commander convicted of planning and leading a Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan
Power struggle in Taliban after Mullah Omar death
ISIS stands to gain the most from the growing disagreement between late Taliban leader's family and its currently selected leader
How will Mullah Omar's death affect Taliban's future?
There are signs the new Taliban leader, Mullah Mansour, is open to peace talks with the Afghan government, but questions remain
Taliban names successor to late leader Mullah Omar
Militant group says his deputy will take his place; he's said to favor peace talks with Afghan gov't but impact of the shakeup on the talks is far from certain
Why Taliban leader Mullah Omar was one of world's most-wanted fugitives
Afghanistan authorities say Mullah Mohammed Omar, the one-eyed figurehead of the Taliban, has been dead for more than two years
Afghan gov't: Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead
Long-persistent rumors that reclusive one-eyed cleric died years ago are credible, White House says
Afghan wedding party turns into a warzone
Almost 2 dozen killed as rival factions do battle at gathering for local mullah's son, and then all the guns disappeared
ISIS releases audio of leader allegedly killed in strike
Afghan officials said last week that Hafeez Sayeed was dead, but he appears to be the speaker in new propaganda message released by militant group
Afghanistan says U.S. strikes destroy ISIS branch
U.S. officials haven't confirmed claim by Afghan government that airstrikes have wiped out leadership of local ISIS affiliate
Cautious move toward peace deal with Taliban
U.S. lauds "important step" after 1st official talks between Afghan gov't and militants toppled by American military
Afghan gov't says direct talks with Taliban underway
On the same day the Taliban staged two suicide bombings in Kabul, a government delegation heads to Pakistan to set stage for peace talks
Taliban bomber hits NATO convoy in Kabul
At least 2 people injured in attack as reports emerge of a 2nd blast followed by gunfire elsewhere in Afghan capital
2 U.S. soldiers injured in deadly car bomb attack in Kabul
Taliban claims responsibility for suicide car bomb attack less than half a mile from the American Embassy
Malala's attackers quietly freed by Pakistan
Pakistani officials say 8 of 10 men purportedly jailed for life over attempted assassination of teen girl were actually released
Qatar extends travel ban for Taliban 5
The U.S. and Qatar are still negotiating the fate of the five prisoners swapped for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Senate GOP eyes key vote today in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans hope the plan attracts enough Democratic support to end the stalemate.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Exclusive
ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
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.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.