ISIS drones disrupt U.S.-backed Iraqis' fight for Mosul
U.S. advisers are operating closer to the front lines in an attempt to help the Iraqis better coordinate their attacks
Battle For Mosul
Fierce clashes as U.S.-backed forces battle ISIS for airport
In battle for densely packed western Mosul, terror group's last urban stronghold in Iraq, police eye major strategic target
ISIS drones pose another danger to Iraqi troops
ISIS has been using drones against Iraqi forces with increasing levels of sophistication
The battle to retake Mosul
Iraqi and Kurdish forces backed by U.S.-led airstrikes launched coordinated military operations to retake Iraq's second-largest city
Iraqis fighting ISIS alongside U.S. troops criticize new ban on entering U.S.
"How is this our fault? Why would you ban us? We are the victims," said one Mosul resident
CBS News goes inside Mosul University, newly recaptured from ISIS
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata is inside Mosul, Iraq, where ISIS militants turned a university into a chemistry lab producing explosives
U.S.-backed forces brace for ISIS' last stand in Iraq
Mosul has been Islamic extremist group's bastion in Iraq for years, and while half now liberated, fight for the other half may be "even tougher"
Iraq makes swift gains against ISIS in Mosul
After months of slow progress, troops retake eastern edge of bridge, cluster of buildings inside Mosul University
Iraqi troops resume Mosul fight against ISIS after lull
The city is still home to around a million people. Some 120,000 have fled since the operation began on Oct. 17, according to the United Nations.
After Mosul fight stalls, Iraq sends reinforcements
Famed landmark bridge blown up in attempt to isolate ISIS inside Mosul; Baghdad sending reinforcements as assault grinds to a halt
Scale of ISIS' weapons production revealed as it loses ground
Research group says militants had a "robust and reliable" supply of raw materials for bombs from Turkey into their Iraqi stronghold
Gaunt-looking U.K. hostage used in new ISIS propaganda video
Journalist John Cantlie has been used as Western voice to convey terror group's message since capture, which appears to be taking toll on his health
ISIS pounds Iraqi fighters near Mosul
While there was initial battlefield successes, the progress of Iraqi forces has slowed down after fierce ISIS counterattacks
Group warns ISIS could hit advancing troops with chemical weapons
Experts say Mosul, where 1 million civilians still thought to be trapped, was epicenter of militant's chemical weapons program
Pushing into Mosul, troops find traps, kids hurt and heritage destroyed
Slow progress for special forces moving into ISIS territory from east, as militants keep up a desperate fight
Iraqi troops find hungry civilians in Mosul
Soldiers turning their own rations over to civilians as they clear ISIS from neighborhoods in fierce battle
Mosul operation is the beginning of the end of ISIS: U.N.
The U.N. envoy to Iraq confirmed he had heard credible reports of ISIS forcing tens of thousands of civilians to relocate inside Mosul for use as human shields
Iraqi Kurdish fighters discover mass grave near Mosul
Fighters exchanged heavy fire with militants as they entered town held by ISIS east of Mosul; troops advancing south of the city discovered mass grave
Troops and civilians suffer dearly as battle with ISIS goes urban
Iraqi forces try to cement gains as they push into Mosul -- a battlefield where thousands are living, or trying to escape
ISIS counterattacks show tough battle ahead in Mosul
Human shields and barricades slow the advances by Iraqi special forces into the center of the ISIS-controlled city
Iraqi forces hit with intense fight from ISIS near Mosul
Iraqi forces faces the most intense street battle yet since the offense against ISIS began nearly three weeks ago
CBS News crew dodges suicide bomber near Mosul
CBS News' Lara Logan and a 60 Minutes crew narrowly escaped a suicide bomber near Mosul this week; and the camera was running
Intense urban combat as troops push into ISIS stronghold
After weeks chipping away from the edges of Mosul, Iraqi special forces now pushing deeper into urban center, and facing stiff resistance
ISIS may be using human shields in Mosul, U.N. says
The U.N. Security Council made no mention of support for the Iraqi military effort, but council members said they don't want to see ISIS fighters fleeing across the border into Syria
Nature, ISIS traps halt troops’ advance on Mosul
U.S.-backed forces go door-to-door searching for booby traps left by fleeing militants as weather slows push into ISIS’ last stronghold in Iraq
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Canada's Megan Oldham takes gold in freestyle big air, Eileen Gu takes silver
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
21-year-old man facing terrorism charges in Taylor Swift concert attack plot
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024.
Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics
A Team USA win over Sweden sets up what could be a seventh gold-medal showdown against Canada on Thursday.
Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
Police say kidnapped grandfather likely mistaken for crime network figure
Australian police say a Sydney grandfather was taken from his home by assailants who likely thought he was involved in a "criminal world."
Israel's neighbors condemn "de facto beginning" of West Bank annexation
Israel has approved numerous measures on the occupied West Bank seen widely as part of an effort by Netanyahu's government to annex the Palestinian territory.
Navalny's mom calls for justice as Russia rejects dart frog poison claim
Late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's mom says a European assessment that he was poisoned in prison "confirms what we knew from the very beginning."
U.S. military boards another oil tanker after tracking it from Caribbean
U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon says.
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Nancy Guthrie's family have been cleared as suspects, sheriff says
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Canada's Megan Oldham takes gold in freestyle big air, Eileen Gu takes silver
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
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Shooting reported at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
The ATF said it would assist police responding to a shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Why athleisure giant Lululemon is losing momentum
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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Why athleisure giant Lululemon is losing momentum
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows
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What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026?
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
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January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
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They didn't just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
Obama: Odds are aliens are real but I saw no signs of contact while president
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
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Canada's Megan Oldham takes gold in freestyle big air, Eileen Gu takes silver
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
21-year-old man facing terrorism charges in Taylor Swift concert attack plot
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Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics
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Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate
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U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
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Robert Duvall dies at 95
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95
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Stephen A. Smith: Always up for a debate
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
Stephen A. Smith: Always up for a debate
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
Paul Anka: Still doing it his way
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
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Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
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Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Nancy Guthrie's family have been cleared as suspects, sheriff says
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
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Shooting reported at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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"Signal sniffer" deployed in Guthrie search
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"Signal sniffer" to detect Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker deployed, sources say
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
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