Politics

25 Years Later, Polls Show What Sept. 11 Changed

In the months after Sept. 11, pollsters asked questions about virtually every aspect of the attack. Many of them updated their questions for years, but they don’t do so today. Here’s what we know now.

Trump's immigration enforcement was no miracle, just responsible government

For years, we were told that Congress must pass new legislation in order for the southern border to be secured. But now, 19 months into the second Trump administration, no illegal immigrants have been released into the United States from that frontier for 15 months straight, and an analysis of recent government data shows that the illegal immigrant population has declined by more than two million.

The Castle by Jon Ronson review

A journalist embarks on a wild good chase that might – or might not – be informative about the male condition

Mom placed on child abuse registry after letting 5-year-old walk alone

A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.

Prince Harry and Meghan won't be working royals, King Charles confirms

Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.

Taliban using U.S. weapons 5 years after withdrawal

The 9/11 terror attacks, 25 years ago this week, were planned from inside the Taliban-controlled country of Afghanistan; a country that tonight is not only back under Taliban control, but with Taliban fighters carrying American weapons and driving around in American vehicles. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul.

Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints

Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisy

US forces sink fifth ‘refueling vessel’ linked to Los Choneros terrorist organization

The United States military continued its efforts on Labor Day to rid the Western Hemisphere of narcotic-trafficking operations that smuggle drugs into the country. U.S. Southern Command announced on Monday that it sank an alleged “refueling vessel” of the Los Choneros terrorist organization in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

Why America’s Post-September 11 Unity Was So Special

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Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.”

Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia

US-Israel war on Iran and political instability in Somalia lead to pirates targeting cargo ships off Horn of Africa

Friedrich Merz is now on borrowed time. But that’s not why the AfD’s triumph is seismic

The anti-fascist consensus about our Nazi past is fundamental to German democracy. But that, shockingly, is being shattered