"Little Amal's" giant mission to soften European hearts to refugees
Can an 11-foot-tall Syrian refugee girl's 5,000-mile journey make people see refugees as fellow human beings? "It's our duty to try."
Can an 11-foot-tall Syrian refugee girl's 5,000-mile journey make people see refugees as fellow human beings? "It's our duty to try."
Ammar Haj's family are just surviving as refugees in Jordan, but with child labor, sexual violence and suicide attempts rising - and hope fading - they're may be the lucky ones.
Whether they fled a lifetime ago, or just 8 years, some refugees say they'll never give up hope of returning home.
Since December, 900,000 civilians have been forced to flee Syrian and Russian bombs in the northwest. Most are women and children.
A military offensive in northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war.
A program at one of the world's largest refugee camps helps displaced Syrians struggling with mental health and well-being.
Filmmaker Waad al-Kateab's Oscar-nominated documentary is a moving account of life during the five-year siege of Aleppo, Syria.
A study released in February said that over 300 chemical attacks have taken place during Syria's ongoing civil war. Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, joinS CBSN to discuss the effect of chemical warfare in the war-torn nation.
CBS News foreign correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti traveled to cities like Homs and Palmyra in Syria -- and explains why residents there haven't been able to return to a state of normalcy.
The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the worst in the world, with more than 6 million people internally displaced. Chatham House's Allaa Barri joins CBSN to discuss where refugees are going, and the dire need for humanitarian aid in the country.
"We are a country that was built on refugees and immigrants," actor and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador says. "They should not to be demonized."
About half a million Syrians have been killed in the country's civil war and more have been injured. Caroline Hawley from our partners at the BBC spoke with some of the children who have been impacted by the brutal fighting.
With few civilians left, ISIS fighters face inevitable defeat
"Children are dying from hypothermia as their families flee to safety," said Elizabeth Hoff, WHO representative in Syria.
Hundreds of clergy volunteered to keep the service going for months, using an obscure law to shield an Armenian family from deportation
Influential German news weekly Der Spiegel said Sunday it would file a criminal complaint against a disgraced reporter
Though migration rates have declined since 2015, Syrian refugees are slow to return to their country and homes. Mona Yacoubian of the U.S. Institute of Peace joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the plight of the Syrian people for CBSN Originals: Out Of Aleppo.
The European migrant crisis peaked in 2015, but migration rates have since declined drastically. But there's still public anxiety in countries like Germany as refugees flee their countries and relocate. Demetrios Papademetriou, president emeritus and co-founder of the Migration Policy Institute, joins Tanya Rivero with more for CBSN Originals: Out Of Aleppo.
An estimated 13 million people have been displaced since the start of the civil war in Syria in 2011. The ongoing conflict continues to fuel the country's refugee crisis. Jamine El-Gamal, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a former Syria adviser for the Pentagon, joins Tanya Rivero to discuss more for CBSN Originals: Out Of Aleppo.
Report by United Nations agency finds exploitation of displaced Syrians continues 3 years after charities were warned
Simple homesickness, harsh weather and discrimination lead some to risk it all, all over again
Cyprus, Greece and Jordan pledge to fight terrorism, but say they and others need more help hosting thousands of displaced Syrians
People on front line of U.S. efforts to ease refugee crisis say confusion over Trump's policy is slowing things down, and the future is even more uncertain
Migrant deaths have risen to record levels along the Libya-Italy smuggling route across the Mediterranean Sea
Nearly 7 out of 10 Canadians support their government's acceptance of Syrian refugees. One such Good Samaritan is Jim Estill, a prominent Canadian entrepreneur and businessman. Haunted by pictures of Syrian cities reduced to rubble and Syrian people dying as they tried to escape, Estill has put up CAN$1.5 million to resettle 58 Syrian families in a small university city west of Toronto. "My thought is, what can I do to help?" Estill told correspondent Martha Teichner. "You don't want to grow old and say you stood by and did nothing. And it's the right thing to do."
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
At the French Open final this past weekend, John McEnroe confused — and angered — some fans after making remarks that some deemed sexist.
Voters in 27 countries across Europe have pulled the bloc's 720-seat European Parliament farther to the right than it has ever been.
An unexplained fire at a weapons factory in Poland left one employee dead and one injured, officials say.
Indian police say militants attacked a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in the Kashmir region, where Muslim separatists have operated for decades.
Judge Aileen Cannon denied numerous claims by Trump's defense attorneys, who asked the case be dismissed, but agreed to strike one paragraph from the indictment.
Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S. Of those, 21 target transgender athletes.
The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it plans to reimburse the federal government for first lady Jill Biden's flights to attend the federal trial of her son, Hunter Biden.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
Judge Aileen Cannon denied numerous claims by Trump's defense attorneys, who asked the case be dismissed, but agreed to strike one paragraph from the indictment.
Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S. Of those, 21 target transgender athletes.
The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it plans to reimburse the federal government for first lady Jill Biden's flights to attend the federal trial of her son, Hunter Biden.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Grammy-winning artist Questlove has been making music professionally for more than 30 years. His new book "Hip-Hop Is History" traces the creative and cultural forces that helped turn hip-hop into what it is today.
Jonathan Groff talks about his role in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Groff, who plays composer Frank Shepard alongside co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, is celebrating his third Tony nomination.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
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.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
The FBI released its quarterly crime report Monday. The data from Q1 shows overall violent crime fell 15.2% year over year with double-digit percentage decreases across several crime categories, including murder and robbery. Jeff Asher, criminal justice data expert and co-founder of consulting firm AH Datalytics, joins CBS News to unpack the numbers.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
The COVID-19 pandemic dislodged the global supply chain, but the vulnerabilities in the system had already been building up for decades. A new book titled "How the World Ran Out of Everything" examines how the health crisis exposed the fragility of a system that was always at risk of collapse. Author Peter Goodman joins to discuss.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
CBS News has confirmed the White House is exploring protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens less than a week after President Biden signed an executive order restricting asylum seekers at the southern border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
The European Parliament is the EU's only governing body directly chosen by voters. This past weekend, those voters pulled that body more to the right than ever. Sarah Wheaton, chief policy correspondent for Politico Europe, joins CBS News to look at the gains made by far-right groups across the EU and discuss what it means for the 27-nation bloc.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputy Geoff Moore helped reunite a young girl who got lost on the beach with her grateful mother.