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Scott Pelley reports on fighting for life in Syria's vicious civil war; then, Charlie Rose meets the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir; and, Bill Whitaker reports on actor Denzel Washington's "fourth-quarter" mission.
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Scott Pelley reports on fighting for life in Syria's vicious civil war; then, Charlie Rose meets the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir; and, Bill Whitaker reports on actor Denzel Washington's "fourth-quarter" mission.
Five years after the Syrian army liberated Homs, this city is still trapped
March 15th marks 8 years of civil war in Syria. Jasmine El-Gamal, a senior fellow at The Atlantic Council and former Middle East adviser for the Pentagon, joins CBSN to explain how a peaceful uprising in 2011 turned into 8 years of war. She also discusses the players involved.
CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN to discuss her experience covering the fall of the city of Aleppo during Syria's ongoing civil war.
In Aleppo, more than a hundred people have been rushed to hospitals after a suspected poison gas attack. As the Assad regime and anti-government rebels blamed each other, Russian warplanes hammered rebel targets. CBS News foreign correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
It was a Thanksgiving tragedy: In the confusion of a shooting at a mall in Alabama, the police fatally shot a young African-American man. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
More than 100 people stream into Aleppo hospitals with symptoms pointing to likely chlorine gas attack, as new violence tests fragile truce
Five years after fleeing Syria's civil war, a young documentary filmmaker wants to show the world what life as a refugee is really like
Despite the U.S., U.K. and France targeting Syria with more than 100 airstrikes in recent days, Syrians celebrated their historic independence from France on Tuesday. They celebrated with opera and folk music, yet not far from the singing and dancing, war rages on. Seth Doane reports from Aleppo.
Syrians celebrated their independence from France in Aleppo, just days after inspectors
Simple homesickness, harsh weather and discrimination lead some to risk it all, all over again
Strikes, reportedly by Syrian or Russian forces, tear through packed market in opposition territory as Russia accuses U.S. of helping ISIS
Sneaking across Syria's border, Clarissa Ward reports from its most dangerous city, Aleppo, where a battle rages between rebel groups and Syria's military.
After a nine-month battle to free the city, U.S.-backed Iraqi forces celebrated Sunday as they cleared the final ISIS-held neighborhoods in Mosul. The victory comes at a price though, with thousands dead and the city lies in ruins. Holly Williams has more.
“If there is meaning to the word courage,” said a Syrian journalist, “it is represented by the Civil Defense." Also known as the White Helmets, the trained force of 3,000 rescue workers offer Syrian civilians their only hope
U.S. military investigates American airstrike on March meeting of al Qaeda leaders in Syria
Syrian filmmaker shares story behind award-winning documentary
President-elect Donald Trump continued interviews Sunday for posts in his administration; Travelers stressed out this Thanksgiving may be able to turn to God before they hit the skies
Latest accusation in Syria comes as Human Rights Watch report says U.S. got deadly March strike wrong, and "civilians paid the price"
Rescuers say at least 100 people are dead from a blast outside rebel-controlled city of Aleppo
The shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday sparked a night of violence; a role-playing exercise used by police outside of Chicago is earning praise for its attempts to mend wounds within the community
Day after Russia and China blocked Security Council resolution against Syria for chemical weapons, new report "shows depravity of the Assad regime"
The Khatibs are among the first of 110 refugees planned to be relocated in Rutland, but it’s a process in jeopardy
Interactions on separate fights against ISIS are belying notion that Washington-Moscow relations are "frozen," officials tell AP
Russia's defense ministry spokesman also accused rebels of laying multiple booby traps and mines across town
Israel said Sunday that Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Tsunami waves were possible in the Phillipines, Taiwan, Japan, Guam, Papua New Guinea and several island nations and territories in the western Pacific.
Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence."
China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
Tsunami waves were possible in the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Taiwan, Japan, Guam, Papua New Guinea and several island nations and territories.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Hosted by Jane Pauley: Featured: The Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime"; Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day"; GLP-1 medications; college grads' job search woes; a tour of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona; an exhibit of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion; and a honey sommelier.
During her lifetime, and her 70-year reign as Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe was as important diplomatically as any speech she gave. A new exhibition on view at Buckingham Palace in London, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style," is the most comprehensive look at her wardrobe, covering every decade of her life. Correspondent Alina Cho pays a visit, and also talks with fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu about how the Queen inspired his work.
As a child, Steven Spielberg stared at a meteor shower and began his love affair with the sky. The director of the 1977 classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" returns with "Disclosure Day," which imagines closely-held secrets surrounding alien visitations.
In this web exclusive, director Steven Spielberg talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his latest film, "Disclosure Day," and the science fiction influences on his work. He also discusses his beliefs about alien civilizations, given his depictions of extra-terrestrial life in some of his most popular movies.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
At least 12 people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials said Saturday. The Toledo Police Department gave a press briefing on the incident.
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
First, a look at threats against U.S. judges under Trump. Then, collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks. And, a dog study may help pets and humans age well.
Iran strikes Israel for first time since April ceasefire in retaliation for Israeli attack on Beirut; 12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say.
It's part military jeep, part rolling art museum, and for Filipino Americans, it's a symbol of cultural identity and resilience. Itay Hod takes a ride on San Francisco's last jeepney.
To cultivate a taste for what's local, San Diego fishermen now sell directly to customers every Saturday at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. It's like a farmer's market, but for fish. David Schecter reports.
Pope Leo held an arena event geared towards celebrities and influencers Sunday in Madrid. Chris Livesay reports.