Magazine employees detained over prophet cartoon controversy
The cartoon, published in LeMan magazine, was denounced by government officials who said it represented the Prophet Muhammad.
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Somalia terror attack kills dozens
A horrific car explosion occurred today in Somalia’s capitol city of Mogadishu, killing 78 people and injuring 125 people. Many of the victims were students on their way to class. The car explosion is being labeled “an act of terror” by the country’s president. Ian Lee reports.
Doris Duke's home, now a museum of Islamic art
Heiress Doris Duke built a home in Honolulu that was a testament to the cultures she discovered in her 'round-the-world travels. And now it's a museum, the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design. Conor Knighton visits.
The Ayatollah
Two weeks after 66 Americans were taken hostage in Iran, Mike Wallace interviews the country's spiritual leader, the Ayatollah Khomeini. Wallace boldly confronts the Ayatollah, asking for his response to being called a "disgrace to Islam" and a "lunatic" by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
What happened to the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram
Some of the teens kidnapped by the Islamist militants are free and back in school, pursuing the education their captors wanted to deny them. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Witness protection for a former terrorist?
An American who joined al-Qaeda later became one of the U.S. government's most important informants in the War on Terror. For his cooperation, it seemed likely he would end up in witness protection, but then the government said no. Scott Pelley reports.
U.S. warns of possible attacks in Syria during the Eid holiday
The U.S. has warned of an increased possibility of attacks in Syria during the Eid el-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Kurdish terror group declares ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers' Party, designated a terror group by the U.S., has declared a ceasefire amid changes in the Middle East.
The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing
For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.
Why Islam is growing behind bars
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores why Islam is rapidly growing behind bars, with tens of thousands of U.S. inmates converting each year.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
Considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan was a business magnate and philanthropist.
Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher's 2020 beheading in France
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
A look at "Finding Common Ground"
"Finding Common Ground: Muslims and Jews Bridging the Gap" showcases the work of NewGround, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit fostering dialogue on divisive issues. The documentary comes amid heightened tensions following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent conflict. Aziza Hasan, the nonprofit's executive director, and Andrea Hodos, its associate director, join "CBS Mornings."
India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
Respiratory therapists make disposable hijabs for health care workers
It's a challenge facing health care workers. There's a lack of personal protective equipment for Muslim women.
Iran reportedly arrests female university student who stripped in protest
Amnesty International calls on Iran to free woman said to have been "violently arrested after she removed her clothes in protest" of harassment by authorities.
Arab American voters sound off on Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to gain the support of some Arab American voters in the battleground state of Michigan amid scrutiny of the administration's approach to the war in Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with members of the Muslim community there.
Groundbreaking held for first exclusive Muslim cemetery in Minnesota
After a decade of delays, legal woes and vandalism, Minnesota's first Muslim-exclusive cemetery broke ground on Tuesday in the south metro.
What's Hezbollah and what does it have to do with the Israel-Hamas war?
An deadly attack with exploding pagers on Hezbollah members in Lebanon is fueling fear that the war in Gaza could ignite a wider regional conflict.
Germany bans Islamic center over alleged militant ties
Germany's Brandenburg state has banned a relatively small Islamic center operating in the town of Fürstenwalde, east of Berlin, over alleged terror ties.
Taliban morality laws: What to know
Three years after the Taliban's takeover, sweeping new laws are limiting the already restricted freedoms of women and girls in Afghanistan. The so-called "morality laws" were recently approved by the Taliban's supreme leader. Vanda Felbab-Brown, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins CBS News to examine the impact of the laws.
Bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Iran, killing at least 28 people
A bus carrying Shiite Muslim pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people, an Iranian official says.
Anti-racism protesters take to U.K. streets
Anti-racism demonstrators took to the streets in the U.K. on Wednesday as a counter-action to days of violent riots from far-right groups. Those groups have been targeting Muslims and immigrants after false rumors spread online that the suspect in a deadly stabbing rampage was an Islamic migrant. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from London.
What does Pezeshkian want for Iran's future?
A heart surgeon is now Iran's next president. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer and Florida International University professor Eric Lob join to discuss how reformist Masoud Pezeshkian was able to beat his ultraconservative opponent, and what his win might mean for the future of Iran.
Explosion at LA County Sheriff's Department training facility kills 3 deputies
The cause of the explosion was not clear as of Friday morning.
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage thanks Trump, calls for deal to bring others home
650 days after Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."
Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Father arrested by ICE while dropping off child at preschool in Oregon
Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, who is a citizen of Iran, was arrested outside his child's preschool in Oregon for overstaying his visa, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of paddleboarder in Maine
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing in Maine, authorities said on Friday.
Alleged victim shares story amid potential surrogacy scam
Kayla Elliott said she was told a couple was seeking surrogacy because they had one daughter but were unable to conceive again after 10 attempts.
Millions could face higher ACA premiums, lower subsidies: "Sticker shock"
Consumers face both rising premiums and falling subsidies next year in Obamacare plans.
Unknown illness sickens 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean cruise
Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas was on a week-long, round-trip cruise when passengers became sick, the CDC said.
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New York hiking trail closed due to moose with "unusual behaviors"
A bull moose exhibiting "unusual behaviors" has forced the closure of the Goodman Mountain trail in New York's Adirondack Mountains.
Man extradited to Oregon to face murder charge in girlfriend's 1983 death
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of paddleboarder in Maine
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing in Maine, authorities said on Friday.
Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
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TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's own policies.
Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
Hollywood auction of "Indiana Jones" whip draws $575,000
A whip wielded by Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" sold at auction for $525,000 a day after the Rosebud sled from "Citizen Kane" went for a near-record $14.75 million.
Here's your potential tax cut in 2026 from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The new tax cuts and spending law signed by President Trump on July 4 could provide savings for all income groups, an analysis finds.
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Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map. Here's what to know.
President Trump has said he wants a "simple redrawing" of Texas' congressional map where Republicans pick up five seats.
US DOJ requests lists of undocumented immigrants in LA County jails
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
What does the Federal Reserve do, and why is Trump unhappy with chair Powell?
President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.
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Millions could face higher ACA premiums, lower subsidies
Consumers face both rising premiums and falling subsidies next year in Obamacare plans.
FDA: Juul can sell vape devices, nicotine pods
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally approved Juul to sell its vape devices and nicotine pods. Dr. Robert Jackler, a professor at Stanford Medicine who focuses on the impact of tobacco and advertising, speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about it.
Juul can keep selling tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes, FDA decides
FDA regulators said Juul's studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can benefit from switching completely to vaping.
Ex-pilot who tried shutting off engines says he "had no intention of crashing" plane
Former airline captain Joseph Emerson, indicted for trying to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight in 2023, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the incident.
Coke with cane sugar or corn syrup? Here's what health experts say
President Trump said Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola, which is currently sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Is one of them actually better for your health?
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Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage thanks Trump, calls for deal to bring others home
650 days after Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."
TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's own policies.
Mysterious deaths of princes solved 5 centuries later, author says
Philippa Langley, who helped unearth King Richard III's body from a parking lot in 2012, says that two young princes who disappeared from the Tower of London were not killed.
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in a week as monsoon season hits India
Monsoon season has brought powerful storms to eastern India, with at least 33 people killed by lightning strikes this week alone.
U.S.-Russian woman arrested in Moscow, accused of smuggling gun
"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.
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Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
Jules Hoffman puts new spin on Raffi favorites
From viral hits with Ms. Rachel to headlining a nationwide tour, Jules Hoffman is making waves with a new album honoring legendary children's artist Raffi. The project, "Thanks a Lot," reimagines childhood staples with a fresh sound while keeping the heart of songs like "Baby Beluga" and "Bananaphone" alive for a new generation
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ending
CBS is ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the No. 1 network show in late night. The final episode will air in May 2026. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports on the announcement.
Pee-wee Herman's iconic bike sold
One of the custom stunt bikes used in the 1985 cult classic "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" has a new owner after being sold at auction for $125,000. The buyers, longtime fans of the film, say they plan to preserve the prop and make it available for public display, offering other fans a chance to relive the character's famous quest to the Alamo.
Katherine Legge on breaking racing barriers
Katherine Legge joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her 20-year career in racing and what it means to be the only woman competing at NASCAR's highest levels.
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Are robot umpires the future of baseball?
With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's own policies.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Roblox CEO unpacks new safety features
The online gaming platform Roblox is adding new safety features aimed at protecting its young players. CEO and founder David Baszucki joins CBS News to explain the changes.
Mark Zuckerberg settles lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, reports say
The reported settlement comes a day after an $8 billion class-action lawsuit began in court.
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8 babies born with DNA from 3 people in world-first IVF trial
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
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Man extradited to Oregon to face murder charge in girlfriend's 1983 death
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
Alleged victim shares story amid potential surrogacy scam
Kayla Elliott said she was told a couple was seeking surrogacy because they had one daughter but were unable to conceive again after 10 attempts.
Slain Idaho student's family speaks out
Steve and Kristi Goncalves join "CBS Mornings Plus" to share their reaction to Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea and the end of the nearly three-year wait for justice.
U.S.-Russian woman arrested in Moscow, accused of smuggling gun
"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.
Man charged with hijacking plane, causing fighter jets to scramble
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking, constituting terrorism, over the incident.
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Piece of Mars sells at auction
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
Astronomers capture birth of a new solar system around sun-like baby star
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Latest on explosion at L.A. facility
The explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility on Friday was possibly triggered by material that was recovered the day before, authorities who were briefed on the investigation told CBS News. At least three deputies were killed, officials said. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Are robot umpires the future of baseball?
With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
Bondi on deadly LASD facility explosion
Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents were at the scene of an explosion at a training facility for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. At least three deputies were killed, Bondi said. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Latest in fallout over Epstein files
President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "any and all pertinent" grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the controversy.
Wu-Tang Clan to perform its final concert ever
Wu-Tang Clan is set to perform its last concert ever in Philadelphia on Friday night. Hip hop author and journalist Kevin Powell joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the group's influence in music.