Rebels move command center from Turkey to Syria
Leaders of Free Syrian Army say HQ was transferred with aim of uniting disparate anti-Assad groups
After the Arab Spring
Protests in Bangladesh over anti-Muslim film
Scores hurt as riot police use tear gas, batons to combat stone-throwing demonstrators stirred by film denigrating the Prophet Mohammad
Assad: Syrian rebels will be defeated
In interview Syrian president lashes out at Gulf countries, accuses them of trying to drive him from power
Syrian rebels seize control of a border crossing
Seizure is believed to be first time rebels have overrun Turkish frontier post in north; Authorities quickly close area
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.
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
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.
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A man stole a handbag outside a London pub. Inside was a Faberge egg and watch.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
Israel's war in Lebanon has become a flashpoint for the Iran ceasefire
The U.S. and Israel publicly disagree with Iran and Pakistan over whether the country to Israel's north is included in the Iran ceasefire.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines in North Atlantic
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
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Trump's ceasefire with Iran mired in dispute over Israel's war in Lebanon
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
CPI report may show inflation hitting 2024 levels amid soaring gas prices
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
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First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Independence Arch, or "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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California officials make arrests in LA hospice fraud crackdown
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
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DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
CPI report may show inflation hitting 2024 levels amid soaring gas prices
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?
Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.
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First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Independence Arch, or "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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California officials make arrests in LA hospice fraud crackdown
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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A man stole a handbag outside a London pub. Inside was a Faberge egg and watch.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
Israel's war in Lebanon has become a flashpoint for the Iran ceasefire
The U.S. and Israel publicly disagree with Iran and Pakistan over whether the country to Israel's north is included in the Iran ceasefire.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
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How realistic is "Project Hail Mary"?
Ryan Gosling's new movie, "Project Hail Mary," is raising questions about the future of the Sun. CBS News contributor Janna Levin joins with more details.
"Survivor 50" castaway talks elimination
(Spoilers ahead) The latest castaway voted off "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being eliminated from the game, this season's challenges and being the first member of the jury.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
"You, Me & Tuscany" stars talk new movie
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
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Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Analysis finds AI will reshape 50-55% of jobs
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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.
Anthropic claims new AI too powerful to release
Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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A man stole a handbag outside a London pub. Inside was a Faberge egg and watch.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
"Ketamine Queen" sentenced to 15 years
Jasveen Sangha, the woman described as the "Ketamine Queen," was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison for her role in the death of "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry. Carter Evans reports.
Husband arrested after wife falls overboard
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
Doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
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NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
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How Iranians feel about ceasefire with U.S.
Alex Shams, editor-in-chief of the AJAM Media Collection, has family in Iran and spoke with CBS News about their reactions to the fragile ceasefire currently in place with the U.S.
New event puts singles on literal blind dates
Apps are the dominant way people look for love these days, but a new dating startup has a different idea. Participants meet and go on an in-person date, without ever laying eyes on each other. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Latest on Iran war as Lebanon becomes flashpoint
Iran says the U.S. is violating the ceasefire agreement announced earlier this week between the two countries by letting Israel continue its strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran is still holding a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer, Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Democrats seek to limit Trump's Iran powers
Democratic lawmakers are taking action to curb President Trump's powers over Iran, but a favorable outcome seems unlikely. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground
Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon have become a potential breaking point in the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Nancy Cordes report.