"Special forces have stormed in" to ISIS stronghold
Defenses weaked by artillery, militants now fighting Iraqi forces inside Mosul for 1st time since they swept into the city more than two years ago
Battle For Mosul
In dawn assault, Iraqi special forces near Mosul from east
Car bombers try to stop the advance, but troops aim to enter Mosul’s eastern outskirts Monday
With new allies, ISIS outnumbered 4-to-1 in Mosul
Unease grows as thousands of Shiite milita fighters join push to kick ISIS out of key city in ethnically diverse area
U.N.: ISIS using “tens of thousands” as human shields in Mosul
Militant group pushes forward with strategy of forcing people living near northern Iraqi city into city itself, official says
As Iraqis close in on Mosul, the fight becomes more complicated
Dense civilian areas and an enemy that isn't afraid to launch suicide attacks pose challenges for U.S.-backed forces in critical fight
UN prepares for possible chemical attacks in fight to retake Mosul from ISIS
Mosul offensive is largest Iraqi military operation since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion and involves more than 25,000 troops
Iraqi forces evacuate 1000 civilians from Mosul front lines
International Organization for Migration says at least 8,940 people displaced since operation to retake Mosul began
Iraqis fear ISIS fighters could hide among fleeing Mosul refugees
At camps outside the city, adult men are separated from other refugees and interrogated
Losing ground, ISIS opts for deadly diversion -- and payback
Militants launch deadly attack on another city as Iraqi forces close in on their last stronghold in northern Iraq
U.S. military: American soldier killed in northern Iraq
It was the first U.S. service member to die from fighting in Iraq since the launch of a massive operation to retake the ISIS-held city of Mosul earlier this week
Iraqi forces tighten noose "quickly" on ISIS' last stronghold
As special forces advance from east of Mosul "more quickly than we thought," Kurds hammer militants from the north
Kurdish forces stalled in push toward Mosul
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from a town outside Mosul, where ISIS rigged most of the houses with homemade explosives
Christian villages are next hurdle in fight to retake Mosul from ISIS
As front line inches closer to key city every day, Kurdish forces could soon be fighting for villages where Christians were forced to flee for their lives
Forces closing in on Mosul may face ISIS suicide bombers and tunnel network
A town recaptured from ISIS had a network of tunnels, a tactic Kurdish and Iraqi troops anticipate has also been used in Mosul
What U.S. allies are up against in the methodical battle for Mosul
Iraqi forces go door to door looking for Islamic extremist holdouts as U.S. hammers their hideouts with missiles from above
Kurdish fighters enter ISIS territory, starting push to Mosul
CBS News' Holly Williams was with Kurdish forces as they broke through the front line Monday morning
Battle to retake Mosul from ISIS underway
Thousands of Iraqi and Kurdish fighters, with U.S. air support, are advancing on Iraq’s second-largest city
Biggest battle to date with ISIS is underway with U.S. backing
Iraqi PM announces start of long-awaited operation to retake nation's 2nd biggest city, Mosul, from the militants
U.S. troops' vital role in major battle looming with ISIS
About 6,000 American service men and women preparing for long-anticipated, hugely symbolic battle for Mosul
U.S. troops preparing Iraqis to retake Mosul
CBS News' Holly Williams got a look inside the American air base that will be the tip of the spear in the coming offensive
World
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Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
The long history of America's conflict with Cuba
The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Transcript: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
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5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
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The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
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Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
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Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
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Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
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Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
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How data centers are impacting Americans
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
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Breakdown of correspondents' dinner shooting
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U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
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What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
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What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
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Tony Dokoupil on political violence in America
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Latest on correspondents' dinner shooting
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Deadly tornadoes pummel North Texas
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Extended interview: President Trump
Norah O'Donnell sat down with President Trump to discuss the moment he was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman charged a security checkpoint. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Sitting next to Trump during shooting
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is also the president of the White House Correspondents' Association. She describes what she experienced when shots rang out at the organization's dinner while she was sitting next to President Trump.