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A key al Qaeda operative was killed in a drone strike in Syria, according to the Pentagon. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan has more on the strike.
While civil war and poverty rage miles away, some Syrians are reclining at the beach, seemingly unfazed by the violence. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Aleppo.
The civil war in Syria has created a humanitarian crisis that has now grown to include 11 million refugees. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus where water is being used as a weapon of war against the country's displaced people.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill that will bring down the Confederate flag from state capitol grounds; and after being launched in 2006 -- and traveling more than 3 billion miles -- the New Horizons spacecraft is nearing Pluto with the goal of capturing close-up images of the dwarf planet.
CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Syria, near the Jordanian border, where Syrian militiamen are helping to hold the line.
As Syria's civil war rages on, many young men from Qardaha have left to fight. But despite the growing number of casualties, the area remains deeply loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The stepped-up U.S. airstrikes in Syria are meant to stop ISIS from taking new territory. The extremist group and other rebel fighters are battling for a bigger share of the country from Syrian government forces. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Latakia, one of the last areas under full government control.
Latakia is one of the last cities in Syria under full government control. As CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports, there are concerns the city's stability could be at risk as fighting nears.
U.S.-led airstrikes are hitting the heart of ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. The Pentagon says warplanes unleashed one of their largest-ever bombardments on the eastern city of Raqqa, targeting bridges and transit routes in the terror group's self-declared capital. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Latakia, Syria.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, reflects on the president’s strategy of containment overseas. The Senate Foreign Relations chair says this new round of attacks does not necessarily promise new developments in the effort to shut down ISIS.
US and Coalition forces launched intense airstrikes this weekend on ISIS headquarters in Raqqa, Syria. The attack was the heaviest of its kind since last September, with ISIS fighters live-tweeting the bombardment. CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the damage from Tartus, Syria.
The U.S. military has been working to recruit local forces in Syria to fight against ISIS, but Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said that only a fraction of those who apply receive American support. Carter also told Margaret Brennan that he is hopeful the Iraqi government can win the support of Sunnis against ISIS.
CBS News' Charlie Rose joins CBSN to discuss his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia. The topics included Syria, Iran, China and other subjects.
The United Nations says conflicts have forced a record 60 million people around the world from their homes, with Syria being the largest source of refugees. Hundreds of Syrians in Turkey are surging back across the border. Kurdish forces backed by U.S. airstrikes drove ISIS fighters from their home town of Tal Abyad this week. Holly Williams reports from the Turkish border with Syria.
ISIS suffered a blow in Syria this week, when Kurdish forces liberated a key town on the Turkish border, allowing thousands of refugees to return home. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports from the Syria-Turkey border
Two British men are making emotional pleas, fearing their families have joined ISIS. Their wives and children disappeared after leaving for an Islamic pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Charlie D'Agata reports on the narrative that has tragically become all too familiar in Britain.
Republican presidential candidate and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, weighs in on the battle against ISIL and says President Obama has been a weak and indecisive commander in chief.
Clarissa Ward speaks with Islamic radicals in London about accusations they recruit British citizens for battlefields in Syria and Iraq. Watch Ward's report on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Keith Broomfield, 36, was killed in Syria while fighting against ISIS. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on what motivated him to independently join the war.
Keith Broomfield is likely the first U.S. citizen to die battling against ISIS militants. The 36-year-old was from Massachusetts where he worked for his family's business. Margaret Brennan reports on why he joined a fight so far from home.
The State Department says 26-year-old Keith Broomfield from Bolton, Massachusetts, died while fighting against ISIS forces in Syria. Bill Shields of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV in Boston has details.
President Obama says the U.S. does not yet have a "complete strategy" to halt Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria, suggesting such a strategy would require a commitment from the Iraqi government to train more security forces.
General John Allen is the man running the coalition against ISIS. Allen admits ISIS has the momentum, and told Margaret Brennan the U.S. will do a “great deal more” to support fighters on the ground.
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on the latest territorial gains by ISIS, which captured key gas fields near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria and the city of Ramadi in Iraq.
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says President Obama has not been aggressive enough in taking the fight to ISIS militants who have ravaged Iraq and Syria.
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
Hurricane Polo intensified rapidly in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm before weakening slightly to a Category 4. Here's the latest on its path.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Police said they have an arrest warrant for one more person in the death on Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune.
Spatola played basketball for the U.S. Military Academy and later coached on legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski's staff.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
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Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
The fight over Missouri's congressional map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Trump.
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Zibby Owens sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot ."
"Lioness" actor Michael Kelly sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the season 3 finale of the popular series.
Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of extortion. Seaver, who announced the singer's death last month, was also fired as her head of security. Adriana Diaz reports.
Taylor Swift announced she's releasing a new song, "Patient Zero," on Friday. Jo Ling Kent reports.
President Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
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.
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI's job website. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Some Republican senators want an investigation into the business dealings of both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains why.
An attorney for the family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells is calling for the Department of Justice to step in after a grand jury declined to charge anyone in his drowning death. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don't even know they have a problem. That's why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a "silent disease." Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain and joint health evolve over a woman's lifetime. She tells Norah how you can reverse bone loss and what impact hormones have on bone density.
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly a day after President Trump's speech that included threats against Tehran. Retired Vice Admiral Robert B. Murrett weighs in.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press following a meeting with Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, at the United Nations General Assembly.