Syria activists: Airstrike kills dozens near Hama
Airstrike from government jet kills more than 60 at a bakery in town of Halfaya
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Syria's Assad keeps support among minority group
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has cultivated the support of minority groups within his ethnically divided country
U.N. envoy to Syria on way to Damascus
Fighting near Damascus airport means envoy seeking to broker talks must travel over land from Beirut
Egypt's draft charter gets "yes" majority in vote
Islamist-backed constitution received a "yes" majority in a final round of voting on a referendum that saw a low voter turnout
Egypt's disputed charter headed toward approval
Passage is a victory for Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, but a costly one
Egypt's vice president resigns
Mahmoud Mekki, a career judge, has quit VP post, suggests in statement resignation tied to Morsi policies
Rebels threaten to storm 2 Syrian Christian towns
Insurgents say gov't forces using predominantly Christian towns to attack nearby areas; Russia's FM says countries are offering safe passage to Assad
Syria rebels attack base near military factories
Anti-government forces launch assault on military industrial compound south of Aleppo, near Turkish border
NATO: Syrian regime using Scud-type missiles again
Alliance chief says move is act of "desperate regime approaching collapse"; Syrian rebels continue push near Turkish border
Syria launches more Scud missiles at rebels
As the fighting in Damascus at a Palestinian refugee camp dies down, Syria's army appears to focus anew on rebels in Aleppo
Putin wary, but admits change needed in Syria
Russia's view toward longtime ally continues slowly shifting, but Putin concerned about "endless civil war"
Journalist killings up 42% in 2012, CPJ says
Committee to Protect Journalists says dramatic spike in deaths due largely to dangers of Syria's civil war
NBC's Engel free after abduction in Syria
Chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel says pro-Assad militia held him, colleagues, for 5 days, but were thwarted by rebels
Dickerson: Republicans will use Benghazi report to attack Clinton
CBS News political director John Dickerson talks to Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell about the new report on the State Dept.
Report: State Dept. failed on Benghazi security
A new report says the State Dept. failed to provide proper security in Benghazi, but it does not blame any one person for the failures
Egypt orders probe into alleged vote violations
Judges to investigate allegations of widespread voting irregularities during first round of voting on constitution
Egypt's referendum weakened by deep mistrust
Activists say first round of voting on President Morsi's constitutional referendum was marred by violations, but vote will go on
Islamist rebels take over Syrian infantry base
Assad regime loses second major Army installation; Syrian jets bomb Palestinian refugee camp, killing eight
Egypt Islamists claim majority in referendum
Unofficial tallies compiled by Muslim Brotherhood say narrow majority voted to approve draft constitution
Egyptians take quarrel over charter to the polls
Nation divided over draft constitution promoted by President Morsi take part in referendum; Nearly 120K army troops guard polling stations
Egyptians clash before vote on new constitution
Islamic hard-liners, opposition supporters fight ahead of referendum on new charter crafted by President Morsi's backers
Egypt teeters on brink ahead of referendum vote
President Mohammed Morsi's Islamic fundamentalist backers and the largely secular opposition are set for rival rallies
Panetta approves Patriot missiles for Turkey
U.S. will also send 400 troops to operate 2 missile batteries as part of NATO effort to shield ally from Syrian missiles
Russia insists stance on Syria unchanged
Day after top diplomat acknowledged for 1st time that Assad could lose war, foreign ministry tries to backtrack
Syria denies using Scud missiles against rebels
Syria's Foreign Ministry says reports that government is using Scud missiles against rebels are nothing more than a conspiracy
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Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua's driver after fatal crash
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
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What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said the AI chatbot was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
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What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said the AI chatbot was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
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Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua's driver after fatal crash
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
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Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said the AI chatbot was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Teen planned terror attack, official says
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
ISIS-inspired attack prevented, officials say
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Epstein suvivors' lawyers on files remaining
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Teen planned terror attack, official says
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
ISIS-inspired attack prevented, officials say
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Official says sparklers lit Swiss fire
Celebratory sparklers likely lit the massive fire that killed dozens and injured more than a hundred people at a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, an official announced Friday. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Strategists on challenges ahead for Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman weigh in on the road ahead.
Epstein suvivors' lawyers on files remaining
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.