Clashes rage in rebel bastions of Syria's Aleppo
Assad regime presses new assault on Syria's largest city as Iran accuses Syria rebels of using civilians as "human shields"
After the Arab Spring
Syrian civil war gets worse by the day
Government launches air and ground assault on Aleppo, but rebels may now have anti-aircraft weapons
Panetta on the Arab Spring
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talks to Scott Pelley about how the U.S. and the international community should manage the Arab Spring."I think our role is to stand back and say, 'How can we support you? What kind of help do you need?'" Panetta said.
U.S. to provide communication equipment to Syrian rebels
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton spoke with CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward on the escalating violence in Syria and how the U.S. has pledged $12 million in aid including satellite communications equipment to the rebels fighting there.
Clinton: Cracks beginning to form in Assad's regime
Clinton: Cracks beginning to form in Assad's regime
Iran: Hostages in Syria are ex-elite military
Foreign minister admits at least some of 48 Iranians captured by Syrian rebels are linked to Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard
Assad launches ground offensive against rebels
In Syria, the civil war is getting worse by the day, with street battles throughout the country. As Holly Williams reports, with a new ground offensive, the regime is trying to drive rebels from their positions.
Inside a Middle East refugee camp
Charlie Rose reports on life inside a refugee camp near the Syrian border in Jordan and shares his thoughts on the region and its people.
Syria: Ground offensive in Aleppo under way
Rebel fighters in Aleppo, Syria have been forced to retreat from at least one front line position, while President Bashir Assad has surfaced again to rally support. Holly Williams reports.
Syrian refugee: Let Assad suffer, not die
As Syrians flee across the border by the thousands, they carry with them a seething hatred for the Assad regime
Syria refugees want Assad to suffer
President Assad made his first public appearance on TV in nearly three weeks meeting with Iran's security chief. Holly Williams spoke with some of Syria's refugees who don't want Assad dead because they want him to "taste the suffering" they have had.
Lone survivor recalls alleged Syria massacre
Man says he was swept up by regime forces for tenuous links to rebels, beaten for days and then shot 3 times
King Abdullah II on the "core issue of the Middle East"
Charlie Rose talks to Jordan's King Abdullah II about what he calls the "core issue of the Middle East" -- the Israeli/Palestinian peace process.
King Abdullah II: "We may be pushing Syria into the abyss"
Charlie Rose talks to Jordan's King Abdullah II about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Syria and the remaining options for President Bashir Assad.
Syrian rebel: Uprising hijacked by extremists
With claims that Assad's regime is crumbling from within, Syria's rebels begin to wonder who is amongst them
Aide: Syrian PM planned defection for months
Syrian President Assad allegedly told ex-PM to take the post or face death, which is why he defected, aide says
Syria: PM sacked, but source says he defected
A reliable opposition source tells CBS News that Riad Hijab, who was officially fired Monday, has actually defected
Extremists hijacking Syrian revolution?
The opposition in Syria is starting to become divided, as some feel Islamic extremists are hijacking the uprising. Holly Williams reports on the rising fear that the violence could continue even after the Assad regime falls.
Jordan's King on Syria's chemical weapons
As Syria's neighbors watch the country's civil war unfold with great concern, Charlie Rose sat down with Jordan's King Abdullah who's worried about how far Assad is willing to go to crush the rebellion. Watch the full interview Tuesday on "CBS This Morning."
Syrian PM said to defect, flee to Jordan
Rebels in Syria are claiming a series of high-level defections, including the prime minister, a long-time supporter of Syria's president. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Jordan's King Abdullah on Syrian crisis
Charlie Rose talks to Jordan's King Abdullah II about the situation in Syria.
Jordan's king: "Clock is ticking" in Syria
In an interview with Charlie Rose, King Abdullah II says Syria's Assad is surely thinking about the fate of Muammar Qaddafi
Syrian rebels fear huge troop buildup near Aleppo
The two-week-old fight for Aleppo in Syria has left both civilians and rebels critically short of supplies
Syrian rebels anticipate large-scale assault on Aleppo
Leaders of the Free Syrian Army spoke with CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata about government forces arriving in large numbers around the city of Aleppo with an increase in tanks and troops. They feel a large-scale assault is imminent.
Jordan's King Abdullah II: Clock ticking on Syrian political transition
The hundreds of Syrian refugees fleeing across the border into Jordan are putting pressure on the country, which is calling for international aid. Charlie Rose sat down with Jordan's King Abdullah II who feels if there isn't a political transition in Syria by the end of the year, there will be a "full-out civil war." See the full interview on "CBS This Morning."
World
6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan's coast
It comes after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the same region earlier this week.
Skydiver dangles from plane in midair after parachute mishap, video shows
The skydiver survived after sawing through the tangled lines with a hook knife and landing safely with only minor injuries.
U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro's nephews, 6 oil tankers
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and half a dozen shipping vessels accused of transporting Venezuelan oil.
Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
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Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in security camera images carrying bags in the early hours.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
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Trump pardons election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
President Trump said he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines — even though the pardon power is widely understood to only apply to federal crimes.
Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured"
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.
Erika Kirk: Controversial Charlie clips lack context
The CBS News town hall with Erika Kirk will air Saturday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
Camp Mystic hopes new flood warning system will prevent future catastrophes
In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.
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Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
Here's how Trump's $1 million "gold card" visa will work
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
Former officials warn of safety risks because of consumer watchdog cuts
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
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Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Trump pardons election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
President Trump said he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines — even though the pardon power is widely understood to only apply to federal crimes.
Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured"
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.
What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC's hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
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6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan's coast
It comes after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the same region earlier this week.
Skydiver dangles from plane in midair after parachute mishap, video shows
The skydiver survived after sawing through the tangled lines with a hook knife and landing safely with only minor injuries.
U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro's nephews, 6 oil tankers
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and half a dozen shipping vessels accused of transporting Venezuelan oil.
Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
Exclusive
Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
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Director found guilty of scamming $11M from Netflix and buying luxury cars, mattresses
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
Taylor Swift talks docuseries, favorite songs
Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday while promoting her upcoming docuseries. She spoke about her life after the Eras Tour, her favorite songs from her catalogue and who she turns to for advice.
"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
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Time editor explains "architects of AI" cover
Time announced its highly anticipated "Person of the Year" cover on Thursday. This year, the magazine is recognizing the "architects of AI." Charlie Campbell, Time editor-at-large and one of the co-authors of the article, joins "The Daily Report" to explain the decision.
Disney announces deal with OpenAI
A new agreement between Disney and OpenAI will allow users to generate their own AI videos of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Darth Vader and dozens more. Wired executive editor Brian Barrett joins to discuss.
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.
Time magazine reveals 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine has just announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing not just one person, but a group its calling "the architects of AI." The digital article is out now.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Analysis: U.S. arrests plummet since pandemic
The number of people arrested yearly in the U.S. has dropped since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysis from the Council on Criminal Justice. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Latest in Luigi Mangione pretrial hearings
Luigi Mangione was back in court for Day 6 of a crucial evidence hearing on Thursday. Lawyers for the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson want to keep some key pieces of evidence out of his upcoming murder trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Latest on Sherrone Moore arrest
Ex-University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore remains in jail Thursday, a day after he was fired by the school. The university said an investigation had found "credible evidence" he had been engaged in an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Suspected KSU gunman faces judge
The suspected gunman in the deadly Kentucky State University shooting has faced a judge in his first arraignment hearing since police caught him on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Judge weighs media access in Charlie Kirk trial
The man charged with Charlie Kirk's murder appeared in court on Thursday as his attorneys continue to push to restrict media access to the proceedings. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Space
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Robert Redford 1936-2025
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The Uplift: Pint-sized politician
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Is Trump's MAGA base showing fractures?
The release of the files in the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is dividing President Trump's base. The Free Press' Olivia Reingold joins CBS News 24/7 to dive into the debate. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
National park shops told to purge DEI merch
National parks across the U.S. must clear their gift shops of any items promoting diversity, equity and inclusion after a Trump administration order. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.
Report: Gen Z more likely to return products
A new report from the National Retail Federation shows that Gen Z shoppers make the most returns out of any generation, despite the environmental harm it can cause. Taylor Hoit, head of product and technology at the online marketplace Rebel, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kansas man fights to legalize raccoons as pets
In at least 32 states, pet raccoons are illegal. That includes Kansas, where one man with a soft spot for the creatures is hoping to change that. Dave Malkoff reports.