Angelina Jolie: Mosul is "worst devastation I have seen"
The UNHCR special envoy implores the international community restore the city; corpses are still trapped under ruins.
Battle for Mosul
AP: Death toll in Mosul 10 times higher than acknowledged
Investigation based on accounts from local officials, NGOs, suggests U.S., Iraq and ISIS all understating horrific loss of civilian life
Rise and fall of ISIS in Syria and Iraq
CBS News' Holly Williams talks with Anthony Mason about the downfall of ISIS, and the future of Iraq and Syria.
Behind the Lens: Children of ISIS
In the ruins of Mosul, Charlie D'Agata gets a sense of the desperation on which ISIS preys to recruit a new generation
German girl found in ISIS hideout wants "to go home"
Linda Wenzel, a 16-year-old Muslim convert, was caught with other "ISIS brides" as Iraqi forces reclaimed Mosul
As ISIS "sleepers" hunted in Mosul, focus shifts to Raqqa
U.S.-backed forces go after ISIS "sleeper cells," suspected to be using their families as human shields, day after city declared liberated
Iraqi PM congratulates troops in Mosul, declares victory over ISIS
Dressed in a black military uniform, a smiling Haider al-Abadi walked amid the soldiers, at one point grabbing an Iraqi flag and briefly draping it on his shoulders
Iraq PM says "we managed to liberate" Mosul
Lt. Gen. Abdel Ghani al-Asadi, of Iraq's special forces, said earlier in the day that Iraqi forces are just 250 meters from the Tigris River, in the western half of Mosul
ISIS clings to last tiny urban patches of crumbling "caliphate"
Extremists now hold just a few blocks of Iraq's 2nd largest city, as U.S.-backed forces breach wall surrounding their de-facto capital in Syria
ISIS hides female suicide bombers among fleeing civilians
Two suicide bombings against Iraqi soldiers follow three other attacks by women
Shrinking "Islamic State" loses its symbolic birthplace
Militants tried to level ancient al-Nuri mosque as they fled the Mosul landmark, but Iraqi troops now control the compound
"Stench of death" from bodies of ISIS fighters fills Mosul
U.S.-backed Iraqi special forces said Sunday they've retaken two-thirds of the Old City, and Iraqi forces opened exit routes this weekend for hundreds of civilians to escape
ISIS makes bloody last stand in Mosul
Cameras can't really do justice to the destruction of the Old City. It just goes on forever, reports CBS News' Charlie D'Agata
American aid worker runs through ISIS gunfire to save little girl
ISIS snipers filled the air with gunfire, but David Eubank had to get to the girl
Iconic mosque where ISIS leader declared caliphate destroyed
Iraq's Ministry of Defense said ISIS detonated explosives inside Mosul's al-Nuri mosque, but ISIS claimed a U.S. airstrike was to blame -- which the U.S. disputes
Deadly food poisoning tears through camp for displaced people
Hundreds of Iraqis who fled homes around ISIS-held Mosul left in critical condition thanks to tainted food aid
American doctors volunteer to help wounded in Mosul
Dr. John Lucey, an orthopedic surgeon from North Carolina, came out of retirement at 74 years old to do what he could in Iraq
Iraqi forces hope new offensive will be final push to rid Mosul of ISIS
Iraqi commanders have said they know they are running out of time with an estimated 200,00 civilans still trapped inside the Old City
Pentagon: March airstrike killed more than 100 civilians
Investigation found that building collapsed after U.S. bomb detonated explosives placed by ISIS
U.S. envoy says key fight vs. ISIS in "final stages"
Brett McGurk says U.S.-backed Iraqi forces "completely defeating" militants in Mosul, warns more cash needed to rebuild
"Liars": Survivors reject U.S. claims on airstrike that killed 100
Witnesses and 1 of 2 only survivors of strike on Mosul home dismiss Pentagon's suggestions ISIS to blame for civilian deaths
DoD identifies U.S. service member killed by blast outside Mosul
Death is second American military fatality since the start of Mosul operation against ISIS more than six months ago
U.S. investigating reports that Mosul airstrike killed more than 100 civilians
The suspected high toll underscores the difficulties that Iraqi troops face in the weeks-long fight to route the Sunni militant group from Iraq's second-largest city
ISIS battles U.S.-backed troops to a vicious standoff
ISIS and Iraq forces in standoff for western Mosul where Charlie D'Agata reports from front line of brutal street fighting
American volunteer doctors saving lives in Mosul
The New York City Medics have been responding to natural disasters for years, but Mosul is their first war zone
World
James Bond's Aston Martin is back on the market for $3.5 million
Just 25 of the timeless models are being built.
Inside a facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine
The facility could start filling vials with a vaccine as early as November, maybe even before a vaccine has been approved.
Trump and other world leaders won't attend UNGA in person this year
The U.N.'s annual meeting of world leaders will be almost fully virtual.
Man charged with going 87 mph in Tesla on autopilot while asleep
Authorities say he simply took a nap. "Nobody was looking out the windshield to see where the car was going," one officer said.
EU leaders call on Philippines to drop charges against Maria Ressa
Resolution passed by the European Parliament calls out the extrajudicial killings of thousands of Filipinos and retaliation against journalists.
"Alarming": Europe records 54,000 virus cases in 24 hours
There are nearly 30 million confirmed COVID-19 cases across, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins.
Russia's space agency chief declares Venus a "Russian planet"
With scientific evidence of possible life on the 2nd planet from the sun renewing public interest, the Roscosmos chief would like to remind everyone who got there first.
New info emerges on poisoning of Putin critic Alexei Navalny
Associates of Vladimir Putin's biggest critic say he was likely poisoned with Novichok by way of a water bottle in his hotel room.
2nd senior U.S. official visits Taiwan, irking Beijing even more
Months after HHS secretary visited the island claimed by China, another top official is there as the Trump admin seeks to "deepen this bilateral relationship."
Thief reportedly nabs $500M worth of Chinese communist memorabilia
Among the items taken in the apparent raid on a collector's Hong Kong apartment was calligraphy by Chairman Mao Zedong.
As Syria crumbles, many face the "terrifying" option of refugee life
"I would feel guilty if I go, but I would also feel guilty if I don't."
Pakistan leader suggests rapists be castrated after mother gang-raped
The police chief faced an angry backlash after suggesting the rape was at least partially the victim's fault.
Survey: Millennials and Gen Z lack Holocaust knowledge
63% do not know 6 million Jews were killed during the Holocaust, according to a study.
Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth as its head of state
"The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind," Barbados' governor general said.
Trump appears to contradict earlier remarks on killing Syria's leader
President tells Fox & Friends he wanted to target Bashar Assad, but Jim Mattis "didn't want to." Two years ago he said it was "never even contemplated."
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James Bond's Aston Martin is back on the market for $3.5 million
Just 25 of the timeless models are being built.
Inside a facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine
The facility could start filling vials with a vaccine as early as November, maybe even before a vaccine has been approved.
Trump and other world leaders won't attend UNGA in person this year
The U.N.'s annual meeting of world leaders will be almost fully virtual.
Man charged with going 87 mph in Tesla on autopilot while asleep
Authorities say he simply took a nap. "Nobody was looking out the windshield to see where the car was going," one officer said.
EU leaders call on Philippines to drop charges against Maria Ressa
Resolution passed by the European Parliament calls out the extrajudicial killings of thousands of Filipinos and retaliation against journalists.
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The senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight
The fate of the next Supreme Court nominee, yet unnamed, rests with a narrowly divided Senate with weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the GOP senators to keep an eye on.
Trump gives "blessing" to U.S. TikTok partnership
The president's support for a deal comes just a day after the Commerce Department announced restrictions could eventually make it nearly impossible for Americans to use the app.
Debate lingers over cause of Texas cheerleader's fatal injuries
Prosecutors allege Cayley Mandadi was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Mark Howerton. But the defense has other explanations as to how she could have died.
Mother uses grief for good with new law for missing adults in Texas
CLEAR Alert gives law enforcement another tool in searches
Women vow to continue RBG's legacy
"It is our time to fight. This is our future and the future of the next generation," one woman said.
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The senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight
The fate of the next Supreme Court nominee, yet unnamed, rests with a narrowly divided Senate with weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the GOP senators to keep an eye on.
Biden campaign: Ginsburg's death only sharpens the focus
The Biden campaign isn't planning bold moves yet in the wake of the justice's death, saying the focus should be on how Republicans might respond.
Collins: Senate shouldn't vote on SCOTUS nominee before election
The Republican senator announced that she does "not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election"
Trump says he will nominate a woman to fill Ginsburg's seat
Mr. Trump tweeted on Saturday that Republicans have an "obligation" to push through a nominee to replace Ginsburg "without delay!"
What is the process of filling a Supreme Court vacancy?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaves a vacancy just six weeks ahead of the presidential election.
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Semisonic singer Dan Wilson on band’s hiatus
Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new release as a group since 2001. Lead singer Dan Wilson speaks to Anthony Mason about how he has filled the long pause in the band’s journey, including his acclaimed songwriting career.
Semisonic performs “Singing In My Sleep”
Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new release as a group since 2001. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Singing In My Sleep.”
Semisonic performs “You’re Not Alone”
Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new release as a group since 2001. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “You’re Not Alone” from the EP.
Semisonic performs “All It Would Take”
Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new release as a group since 2001. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “All It Would Take” from the EP.
Inside the dramatic making of "Goodfellas"
Thirty years ago, the critically acclaimed Martin Scorsese epic "Goodfellas" was released, starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta. This week, a new book titled "Made Men" is out detailing the film's dramatic making, and why it remains so relevant today. Jeff Glor speaks to author Glenn Kenny.
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Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain "unfair advantages."
Commerce Department bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.
Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users' data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok.
Environmentalists pan Facebook's new climate change hub
Social media company faces criticism for allowing false information on global warming to proliferate.
Apple unveils cheaper watch, new iPad and fitness service
A cheaper smart watch, updated iPad and a fitness subscription are among the new offerings for pandemic times.
TikTok owner picks Oracle over Microsoft as U.S. tech partner
The Trump administration claims the social media service's Chinese ownership presents national security risks.
Science
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Dazzling new images of Jupiter show storm moving at 350 mph
The massive storm is big enough to swallow Earth.
Russia's space agency chief declares Venus a "Russian planet"
With scientific evidence of possible life on the 2nd planet from the sun renewing public interest, the Roscosmos chief would like to remind everyone who got there first.
Wildfires & extreme weather: It's not coincidence, it's climate change
These kinds of dystopian weather events, happening often at the same time, are exactly what scientists have been warning about.
At least 1 dead as Hurricane Sally unleashes "catastrophic" flooding
The storm slammed into the Alabama coast Wednesday morning and is moving north, bringing torrential rains and possible tornadoes with her.
Western wildfires pollute air and threaten health of residents
The air is so hazardous that 1 in 10 ER visits in the state are related to wildfire smoke, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
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Pandemic leaves domestic workers facing tough choices
Some nannies must choose between looking after other people's kids and get paid — or stop working to look after their own.
Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine?
Health experts point out that we don't yet know how effective a vaccine will be – but we do know masks help stop the spread.
Black families wary of return to school: "I've seen the system fail us"
"We haven't been given a lot of reason to trust the system," said one Black mom. "Why would we trust it now, and with our most precious thing: our child."
Residents angry after Maine wedding linked to 7 virus deaths
"I don't think they should have had the wedding," said a member of the church where the ceremony was held.
2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan
"And children are not spared from this disease either," Dr. Joneigh Khaldun during a coronavirus briefing.
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Moderna CEO updates timing for COVID-19 vaccine trial results
More than 25,000 people are enrolled in the drugmaker's late-stage trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Daughter's plea helps save her father's taco truck
"There were so many people, and (my dad) was kind of shocked because he didn't think there would be a turn around that quickly," the owner's daughter said.
Johnson & Johnson faces $2 billion lawsuit over opioids
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the pharmaceutical giant downplayed the risks of addictive painkillers.
41 deaths in 3 years tied to e-scooters, e-bikes, hoverboards
Fun mode of transportation blamed for about 133,000 emergency room visits each year, federal agency says.
Number of Americans filing for jobless aid dips
About 1.4 million applied for unemployment benefits, aid last week, as fewer self-employed workers sought help.
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Debate lingers over cause of Texas cheerleader's fatal injuries
Prosecutors allege Cayley Mandadi was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Mark Howerton. But the defense has other explanations as to how she could have died.
Mother uses grief for good with new law for missing adults in Texas
CLEAR Alert gives law enforcement another tool in searches
New details on doctor's controversial plea deal in sex abuse case
Former patients have long criticized a 2016 plea agreement that allowed former gynecologist Robert Hadden to avoid prison time.
Ohio teen admits pushing log off cliff that killed mother of four
"I realize that nothing I say can bring Ms. Schafer back, but I am truly sorry." Jaden Churchheus, 17, told the court.
Source of Texas cheerleader's injuries the focus of murder trial
The injuries left 19-year-old Cayley Mandadi almost unrecognizable. But what happened to her?
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Dazzling new images of Jupiter show storm moving at 350 mph
The massive storm is big enough to swallow Earth.
Astronomers find possible sign of life on Venus
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted traces of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life.
A golden age of astrophotography, in your backyard
While our skies are becoming increasingly marred by light pollution, dark sky reserves away from city lights, and new, cheaper technologies, have made it easier than ever for amateur photographers to take out-of-this-world images of the night sky
New Hubble image features thousands of multi-colored stars
NASA called the cluster a "pocketful of stars."
"Mighty mice" stay bulked up in space but not untreated mice
The findings hold promise for preventing muscle and bone loss in astronauts on prolonged space trips like Mars missions.
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Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
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CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.
Preview: The Case Against Mary Katherine Higdon
A young woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend. Police say she confessed to murder – but there’s no audio to prove it. What will the jury decide? CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports in an all-new "48 Hours Suspicion" airing Wednesday, September 23 at 10/9c on CBS.
The Final Hours of Cayley Mandadi
A beloved cheerleader dies – what explains the unusual injuries to her body? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Semisonic performs “All It Would Take”
Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new release as a group since 2001. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “All It Would Take” from the EP.
CBSN Originals: "Censorship"
Social media platforms have become de facto public spaces, where freedom of speech is exercised. But when online speech pushes the limits of acceptability, where do we draw the line? Are conservatives and liberals treated differently? And who gets to decide? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the controversy that's spread far beyond Twitter and Facebook, with real-life consequences.