Arab League observers in Syrian city of Homs
Syria Arab League observers are in the city of Homs, but human rights groups say Syria's military is holding hundreds of detainees on bases off limits to the monitors. Jeff Glor reports.
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The U.S.-led training of moderate Syrian rebels has hit a roadblock
The U.S.-led training of moderate Syrian rebels has hit a roadblock. Fighters who have left the program say they did so because the U.S. only wanted them to fight ISIS and not the Syrian regime. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Turkey and the U.S. are working together to use airstrikes against ISIS to establish a "safe zone" just north of the Syrian city of Aleppo
Turkey and the U.S. are working together to use airstrikes against ISIS to establish a "safe zone" just north of the Syrian city of Aleppo. Holly Williams is on the ground in Turkey with the developments.
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward is among the first Western journalists to see the devastation in the capital city of Sanaa
The civil war raging in Yemen has killed more than 2,000 people, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels have faced off against a Saudi-led coalition. CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward is among the first Western journalists to see the devastation in the capital city of Sanaa since the rebels took control in September. Ward reports on the toll the conflict has had on the city and its residents.
With the taking of Serte, ISIS claimed another victory in Libya -- a country left vulnerable by civil war
With the taking of Serte, ISIS claimed another victory in Libya -- a country left vulnerable by civil war. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams met local Libyan militias who have vowed to fight off the militants.
Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, came to power as the country's first democratically elected leader
An Egyptian court sentenced former President Mohammed Morsi and a number of his aides to 20 years in prison on charges of killing protestors. Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, came to power as the country's first democratically elected leader after the Arab Spring but was ousted in a military coup in 2013. Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
At least eight people are dead and dozens more hurt after attackers opened fire at a museum in Tunisia
At least eight people are dead and dozens more hurt after attackers opened fire at a museum in Tunisia. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the situation.
Egyptians, both Christians and Muslims, are mourning the deaths of their countrymen
Egyptians, both Christians and Muslims, are mourning the deaths of their countrymen after ISIS released a graphic video appearing to show the execution of 21 Coptic Christians. Retaliation was swift, as Egyptian warplanes bombed ISIS training camps and arms depots in Libya overnight. Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams traveled to Syria, where a small group of villagers have given up their day jobs in order to fight back against ISIS
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams traveled to Syria, where a small group of villagers have given up their day jobs in order to fight back against ISIS. Williams met one woman who says she used to be an elementary school teacher before becoming a sniper on the front lines.
Images of Shaimaa El-Sabbagh have become a rallying cry for women protesters in Cairo as police suggest the images may have been "fabricated"
Photos and videos of Shaimaa El-Sabbagh gunned down in broad daylight during a protest have rallied large groups of women to protest against the Egyptian government. Despite the outrage, police have claimed that these images may have been "fabricated." Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
As Saudi Arabia sees a peaceful transfer of power after the death of its monarch, its neighbor to the south, Yemen, is gripped by instability after the government is overthrown
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the peaceful transfer of power in Saudi Arabia and the not-so-peaceful overthrow of the Yemeni government.
Haider al-Abadi said that his country has paid a heavy price for the war due to the rise of ISIS
In a discussion with Charlie Rose at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said that he is pessimistic about the conflict in Syria and that his country has paid a heavy price for the war due to the rise of ISIS. Senior Producer, Lulu Chiang; Digital Journalist Gilad Thaler.
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington.
As rebel fighters gain ground in Yemen's capital of Sanaa and threaten the power of the country's president, U.S. Navy ships are reportedly on standby to evacuate American embassy workers from Yemen. Yemen is a staunch U.S. ally, but a major base for al Qaeda. CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington.
Missing suspect Hayat Boumeddiene in the French terror attacks is believed to be in Syria
Missing suspect Hayat Boumeddiene in the French terror attacks is believed to be in Syria. She flew to Istanbul, Turkey, one week before her partner killed four hostages at a Kosher market in Paris. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
The Italian Coast Guard rescued more than 400 migrants left stranded at sea after their traffickers abandoned ship
The Italian Coast Guard rescued more than 400 migrants left stranded at sea after their traffickers abandoned ship. This is the second time this week that the Italian Coast Guard has found a vessel packed with migrants, many of whom are believed to be Syrians desperate to leave their war-torn country.
Eyewitness accounts and video from inside the besieged city of Homs offer a rare and disturbing window into the cruel realities of the Syrian civil war
Eyewitness accounts and video from inside the besieged city of Homs offer a rare and disturbing window into the cruel realities of the Syrian civil war. Bob Simon reports.
Ossama Mohammed, director of “Silvered Water, Syria Self-Portrait,” says the Assad regime considered anyone with a camera an enemy
Ossama Mohammed, director of “Silvered Water, Syria Self-Portrait,” says the Assad regime considered anyone with a camera an enemy.
Bob Simon, accustomed to being on the front lines, tells the story of a brutal civil war through the eyes of filmmakers inside Syria
Bob Simon, accustomed to being on the front lines, tells the story of a brutal civil war through the eyes of filmmakers inside Syria.
Jordan’s King Abdullah discusses how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the core issue to the extremist problem in the Middle East
Jordan’s King Abdullah discusses how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the core issue to the extremist problem in the Middle East with CBS News’ Charlie Rose.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate on the social and political ramifications of an Egyptian court's decision to drop charges against the former president
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the social and political ramifications of a judge's decision to drop murder charges against former President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising.
Scott Pelley reports as hundreds of Syrian families pour into Jordan after fleeing 300 miles through "no man's land" desert
Scott Pelley reports as hundreds of Syrian families pour into Jordan after fleeing 300 miles through "no man's land" desert. Watch Pelley's full report, "War and Hunger."
He was accused of presiding over the murder of more than 900 people protesting his government in 2011
A court in Egypt dismissed criminal charges against former president Hosni Mubarak. He was accused of presiding over the murder of more than 900 people protesting his government in 2011. Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
The Saudis claim they have reformed thousands of terrorists and turned them into law abiding citizens, using a three month program with an 80 percent success rate
The Saudis claim they have reformed thousands of terrorists and turned them into law abiding citizens, using a three month program with an 80 percent success rate. Holly Williams gets a rare look at how it works.
President Obama says the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program will not be affected by the fight against ISIS, and he says the U.S. is not coordinating that fight with Iran, despite their common enemy
President Obama says the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program will not be affected by the fight against ISIS, and he says the U.S. is not coordinating that fight with Iran, despite their common enemy.
It will almost double the number of troops there
President Obama announced Friday that as many as 1,500 more soldiers will be deployed to Iraq in the coming months to train and advise the Iraqi military in the fight against ISIS. It will almost double the number of troops there. Julianna Goldman reports from Washington.
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2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.
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U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed six Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Ukraine hits Russian oil assets, including "shadow fleet" tankers
Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia's oil export infrastructure, including tankers in its "shadow fleet."
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
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A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
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Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th
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Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
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Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
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Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
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