Panetta: Anti-U.S. violence leveling off
Defense Secretary says turmoil raging across the Muslim world over anti-Islamic film likely to continue into days ahead, declines to discuss military movements in response
After the Arab Spring
Dozens protest at U.S. Embassy in Paris
Muslim demonstrators hold peaceful protest against film produced in U.S. that denigrates the Prophet Muhammad
What's behind the violent anti-U.S. protests?
Youtube video was a gift to those seeking power in the post-Arab Spring Muslim world by selling a mythical war between Islam and the West
U.S. consulate attack in Libya
U.S. ambassador Chris Stevens, and three of his colleagues were killed in an attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, an eastern Libyan city
The Spymaster: Meir Dagan on Iran's threat
In a rare interview, ex-chief of Mossad Meir Dagan speaks out against a preemptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities anytime soon.
Clinton on Syria: We are using our best options
In Syria's civil war, human rights activists report at least 27,000 people have been killed. Margaret Brennan spoke with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on whether the U.S. would use force to help stop the killing.
Inside a secret Syrian rebel TV channel
From a secret location inside Jordan, Syrian rebels are fighting Assad's propaganda with news of their own
Behind the scenes at Syria's opposition TV network
With President Assad unwilling to step down, the Syrian opposition is fighting not just on the battleground. It is also fighting from outside Syria in a war over information. Charlie d'Agata shares a rare look behind the scenes.
Clinton: Syria's chemical weapons are of special concern
Hillary Clinton met with President Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to help end the Syrian conflict, but came away with no agreement. Margaret Brennan sat down with the secretary of state, who said the Syrian stockpile of chemical weapons is of special concern especially if they fall into the wrong hands.
Syrian child survives blast that killed entire family
In Aleppo, Syria, rescuers searched for survivors after an air strike by Assad regime forces. And, just as all hope seemed lost, a tiny miracle emerged from the destruction, reports GlobalPost correspondent Tracey Shelton. (WARNING: Graphic Video)
Israeli model seeks to free Qaddafi son
Orly Weinerman said she was romantically involved with Seif al-Islam Qaddafi, and has started petition to free him
Putin says Syria rebels are "al Qaeda"
Analysis: Russian leader has dig at U.S. in defending his support for Syrian dictator against "militants"
Endless bloodshed and a stalemate in Syria
New video appears to show a Syrian jet shot down by rebels; Assad regime relying on air superiority in the fight
Stalemate in Syria's civil war
Syrian rebels appear to be making some gains against the regime, but the Assad government continues to bombard it's own people. As Holly Williams reports, after nearly 18 months, Syria's civil war looks increasingly like a stalemate.
U.N. largely united on Syria, to little effect
While full General Assembly shows broad consensus that action needed, "acrimonious fault lines" in Security Council
Iraq wants evidence Iran flying weapons to Syria
Baghdad says Iran is ferrying supplies through Iraqi airspace, but calls on U.S. to back up claims of weapons on planes
U.N.: Record 100K fled Syria in August
Red Cross chief has "positive" talks with Assad as spiraling violence sees pace of exodus increase
Air strikes kill at least 25 in Syria
September is off to a violent start in Syria as fighting continues in the biggest cities of Damascus and Aleppo. Clarissa Ward spoke with Jim Axelrod on how government forces are ramping up the use of air assets and if Lakhdar Brahimi, the new special envoy, can achieve what Kofi Annan couldn't.
Syria: 2 bombs explode near military offices
State TV reports bombs exploding near Damascus offices of military's joint chiefs of staff; Another blast kills 15 near refugee camp
Turkey feeling pressure from Syrian refugees
As rebels mount an attack on Syrian forces, Turkey is feeling the pressure from the sheer number of Syrian refugees that have crossed the border. Clarissa Ward reports.
Syrian rebels launch new strikes in Aleppo
Emboldened resistance, led by many army defectors, target security compounds, bases around country's largest city
U.N. unmoved by call for Syria safe zones
Turkey tells Security Council members they will "become accomplices to the crime" if they don't act against Assad, but Council not "there yet"
Activists: Syrian rebels shoot down warplane
For second time this week opposition fighters claim to have brought down a gov't aircraft as rebels target airbases with increasing frequency
McCain attacks Obama over lack of Syrian aid
While speaking at the Republican National Convention, Senator John McCain criticizes President Obama's foreign policy and says "our president is not being true to our values."
Assad: Syria war "better," not "decided"
President appears on Syrian TV to claim war against rebels "moving forward," but isn't over yet
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U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
U.S. envoy urges Syria, Kurds "return to dialogue" after deadly clashes
Clashes broke out Tuesday in Aleppo's predominantly Kurdish northern neighborhoods after the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces failed to make progress on how to merge their forces into the national army.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Indonesia suspends Grok AI over sexualized images
Elon Musk's platform is facing global backlash after reports emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualize pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Iran warns protesters of maximum punishment as death toll mounts
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
Colombian president says Venezuela "will implode" if U.S. runs country for years
President Gustavo Petro responded to President Trump's comment that he expected U.S. oversight of Venezuela to last "much longer" than a year.
Veteran Danish diplomat slams Trump's Greenland bid as U.S. imperialism
Veteran diplomat tells CBS News Denmark "ready to cooperate" on Greenland, and he expects U.S. to abandon "anachronistic approach of colonialism" post-Trump.
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3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Protests against ICE taking place nationwide after shootings
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
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Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Over $120M in USDA award payments to MN suspended, Sec. Rollins says
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
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Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Book excerpt: "Enough" by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
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U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
U.S. envoy urges Syria, Kurds "return to dialogue" after deadly clashes
Clashes broke out Tuesday in Aleppo's predominantly Kurdish northern neighborhoods after the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces failed to make progress on how to merge their forces into the national army.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Indonesia suspends Grok AI over sexualized images
Elon Musk's platform is facing global backlash after reports emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualize pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.
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Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Golden Globes predictions
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti on making roles memorable
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
Mon Rovîa performs "Bloodline"
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "Bloodline."
Mon Rovîa performs "crooked the road."
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "crooked the road."
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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.
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Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed in spree of shootings in Mississippi
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
U.S. Treasury Secretary pushes for Minnesota fraud crackdown
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of a new IRS task force and other measures to combat fraud, underscoring the Trump administration's focus on Minnesota amidst the immigration crackdown.
Mangione's lawyers request charge dismissals
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson more than a year ago, was back in a New York courtroom on Friday. Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to drop two of his four federal charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Food trends to expect in 2026
Experts describe the food trends we can expect this year with words like nostalgia, comfort and value. The New York Times spoke with market researchers, food company executives and cooks to learn more about the forecast. New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson wrote that article and joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Nikki Glaser on hosting the Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser helped roll out the red carpet ahead of hosting the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Golden Globes predictions
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Meet Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady
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President Trump met with oil executives Friday amid action in Venezuela. Meanwhile, protests continued in Minnesota over the deadly ICE shooting.