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At his annual end-of-year news conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists he welcomed President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria. He said "major advances" have been made in the fight against ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Mattis said in resignation letter to Trump that he has right to defense secretary "whose views are better aligned with yours"
The outgoing secretary of defense made it clear that he had disagreements with Trump's approach to the world
"The war against terrorism has not ended and [ISIS] has not been defeated," Syrian Democratic Forces said
Republicans and Democrats alike are condemning the president's decision to withdraw U.S. forces
Critics say President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria would jeopardize the coalition's mission and hurt allies, creating a vacuum for ISIS or other terror groups to thrive. Joshua Geltzer is the executive director for Georgetown Law's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council. He joins CBSN to explain why President Trump should rethink his decision.
Trump abruptly orders withdrawl of U.S. troops from Syria; Sully the service dog will head to a new adventure after the holidays
CBS News senior global affairs contributor and Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's decision to withdraw all U.S. ground troops from Syria. He says the U.S. in not creating a vacuum by withdrawing troops, and there are other things the country could be doing with the money.
"The danger of the situation escalating is being downplayed," Putin said during his annual end-of-year news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming President Trump's plan to remove U.S. troops from Syria. Putin is holding his famously-long, end-of-the-year press conference in Moscow on Thursday, taking questions from hundreds of Russian and foreign journalists. Charlie D’Agata reports.
President Trump is pulling out the last 2,000 American troops in Syria. They've been fighting against ISIS, and the president says they've done their job. But his surprise announcement Wednesday was condemned by many of his usual allies. David Martin reports.
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An order to withdraw 2,000 American troops from Syria cam from President Trump, who said on Twitter, "We have defeated ISIS in Syria." But fighting remains fierce, and last week allies launched more than 200 air and artillery strikes. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
The White House has ordered the Pentagon to pull U.S. troops from Syria. But that could have an impact on the fight against ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams explains.
Republican senators were left in the dark about the decision, and they aren't happy about it
The White House has ordered the Pentagon to begin the immediate withdrawal of the 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to discuss the mission.
Trump ally Lindsey Graham declared it an "Obama-like mistake," and one senior administration official called the situation a "catastrophic disaster"
The withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria could change the way many international players deal with the region. Amanda Sloat is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and joins CBSN with analysis.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest on President Trump's decision to withdraw all U.S. forces from Syria. About 2,000 American troops are deployed to Syria to fight ISIS.
The White House has instructed the Pentagon to start planning for the immediate withdrawal of all 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, CBS News confirms. "We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency," President Trump tweeted Wednesday.
U.S. Central Command confirms airstrike in Syrian desert has killed man linked to the 2014 killing of the U.S. Army Ranger turned aid worker
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
U.S. and British officials mourned the loss a Syrian anti-government activist and radio host seen as a "symbol" of the uprising who was shot dead along with his colleague
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
Lindsay Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 2023. Her attorney claims she was suffering from extreme portpartum psychosis.
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.
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In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
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Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details.
More information is emerging about the timeline of the deadly Berlin Pride car ramming attack and about the suspect. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz has the latest.
Seattle police are searching for a second suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
Marta Leardi-Anderson, executive director of the Cross-Border Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Monday, which connects Detroit and Ontario, as President Trump raises questions about the agreement governing its use.
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says President Trump is "giving diplomacy a chance" amid a multi-day pause in strikes against Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jang has more.