Nearly 1,000 U.S. troops still deployed in Syria
CBS News is traveling with Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East
The fight against ISIS
American citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper
Asainov, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Kazakhstan, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday
English-speaking ISIS supporters exploit messaging app
Telegram, an encrypted messaging app, is being used by ISIS supporters to communicate, a new report says
ISIS leader appears in video for first time in 5 years
The video marks the first time al-Baghdadi has been seen in five years.
Hope that nurse held for years by ISIS could still be alive
Red Cross says it has received recent eyewitness reports suggesting New Zealand nurse and midwife Louisa Akavi might still be alive
ISIS loses all territory but its shadowy leader is still at large
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the world's most wanted man, with a $25 million U.S. bounty on his head
U.S.-backed forces in Syria declare final victory over ISIS
Syrian Democratic Forces say remaining ISIS holdouts are hiding out in tunnels and caves
ISIS defeat in Syria enclave a milestone, but the fight won't end
America's battleground allies appear relaxed and an official declaration of victory is expected soon, but many ISIS militants have simply melted away
No ISIS flags flying as far as the eye can see in eastern Syria
After weeks of fighting, the end appears near for ISIS fighters inside eastern Syria
New video shows ISIS resigned to defeat in Syria
"We did everything we could," militant in last tiny enclave held by terror group says in video, but America's battlefield allies aren't declaring victory yet
Final battle with ISIS in Syria drags on
The battle for the last scrap of land held by ISIS has taken longer than expected. The terror group is vowing to fight to the last man in Baghouz. Charlie D'Agata reports from Syria.
ISIS vows to keep fighting as final battle in Syria drags on
For weeks, U.S. and coalition airstrikes have been battering a tiny area still held by the violent militant group
Holly Williams on covering ISIS' capital
CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams was the only network correspondent on the ground in Raqqa, Syria in 2017, reporting on the fall of the ISIS stronghold. In her reporter's notebook, she explains how the people there suffered at the hands of the terror group.
Hundreds of kids allegedly facing terror charges in Iraq
Human Rights Watch report says children are being wrongly detained and accused of ISIS membership
U.S. reducing military role in Africa just as terror threat mounts
American trainers and their West African counterparts privately question the Trump admin. decision to pull back just as the fight is getting tougher
Judge won't expedite case for "ISIS bride"
Hoda Muthana left Alabama at the age of 19 to join ISIS in Syria. Now she wants to return to the U.S. with her young son
"I am allowed back," U.S. "ISIS bride" tells CBS News in Syria
Hoda Muthana left America of her own free will as a teenager to join ISIS, now she wants to come home with her son, but it's not up to her
Several hundred troops to remain in Syria
The Trump administration is not yet announcing the defeat of the caliphate, and there is no timeline for withdrawing troops
Father of ISIS bride sues to get U.S. to let her come back
Suit argues Hoda Muthana is an American citizen and should be allowed to return but U.S. says she's not
200 U.S. troops to remain in Syria
The White House confirmed Thursday that about 200 peacekeeping troops will remain in Syria.
U.S.-born ISIS bride's citizenship dispute
A woman born in the U.S. who married three separate ISIS fighters in Syria is begging to return home. Hoda Muthana was 20 years old when she left her Alabama home in 2014. Now, the U.S. refuses to allow her back into the country. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain.
Young woman who joined ISIS won't be allowed to re-enter U.S.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hoda Muthana has no legal basis to re-enter the country
Teenage girl who joined ISIS losing citizenship, lawyer says
Shamima Begum left Britain four years ago to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
EU states say taking ISIS recruits back "not as easy" as Trump thinks
Mr. Trump has demanded that EU states take back ISIS recruits for trial, but European nations' reactions have been mixed
U.S.-backed Syria forces say ISIS defeat is near
U.S-backed Syrian forces say victory over ISIS is imminent as the extremists lose their grip on their last remaining pocket of territory. Charlie D'Agata reports.
World
Boris Johnson to become next prime minister of U.K.
Less than 200k members of the Conservative Party have picked ex-London Mayor to replace Brexit-battered Theresa May
South Korea says it fired warning shots at intruding Russian jet
But Russia's Defense Ministry denies violating South Korean airspace and accuses the South's planes of "non-professional" maneuvers that put aircraft at risk
Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Iran says it arrested 17 alleged CIA spies, sentenced some to death
Tehran claims the Iranian nationals recruited by the CIA were working at sensitive nuclear and military sites; Trump calls the report "totally false"
Nearly 1,000 U.S. troops still deployed in Syria
CBS News is traveling with Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East
Cristiano Ronaldo won't face charges in alleged Las Vegas rape
A lawsuit against the soccer star in U.S. court in Las Vegas is still pending
Submarine found 51 years after mysterious disappearance
The Minerve was lost off France's southern coast with 52 sailors on board in 1968
Bolton meets Japanese officials to discuss Iran, South Korea
Shinzo Abe says he wants to learn more about Washington's intentions before deciding if or how Japan can cooperate
Hong Kong protesters clash with police, others attacked by mob
The use of gangs is a common tactic in mainland China to substitute for the use of police, and latest incident may mark escalation of Hong Kong chaos
Video shows Venezuela jet "aggressively shadowed" U.S. plane
U.S. Southern Command said that Venezuela's action demonstrates "reckless" behavior by President Nicolás Maduro
India launches spacecraft to far side of moon
It's designed to land on the lunar surface and send a rover around to explore water deposits
Violence escalates between Hong Kong police and protesters
The firing of tear gas was the latest confrontation between police and protesters who have taken to the streets for almost two months to fight a proposed extradition bill and call for electoral reforms in the Chinese territory
Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
Lowry closed with a 1-over 72 — the first time since 1996 the Open champion was over par in the final round
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
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Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Mom of girl who died on cruise ship calls tragedy "unfathomable"
Kimberley Wiegand says that her family will sue Royal Caribbean Cruises for "not having a safer situation on the 11th floor of that cruise ship"
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
Politics
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Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
GOP convention host city condemns Trump's "racist" tweets
Charlotte, N.C. city council passes resolution by 9-2 party line vote "strongly" condemning president's "racist and xenophobic tweets and comments"
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said
World
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Boris Johnson to become next prime minister of U.K.
Less than 200k members of the Conservative Party have picked ex-London Mayor to replace Brexit-battered Theresa May
South Korea says it fired warning shots at intruding Russian jet
But Russia's Defense Ministry denies violating South Korean airspace and accuses the South's planes of "non-professional" maneuvers that put aircraft at risk
Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Iran says it arrested 17 alleged CIA spies, sentenced some to death
Tehran claims the Iranian nationals recruited by the CIA were working at sensitive nuclear and military sites; Trump calls the report "totally false"
Entertainment
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Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
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Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tom Brady faces backlash for cliff diving with daughter
Even The Rock weighed in on the controversy
Technology
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New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
India launches spacecraft to far side of moon
It's designed to land on the lunar surface and send a rover around to explore water deposits
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
Science
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"Corn sweat" makes heat wave even more dangerous
Late last week, Wisconsin was even more humid than Miami — and experts say corn sweat is to blame
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
The small shark was first captured nearly a decade ago, but researchers recently determined it is a brand new species
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Health
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Study finds colon cancer rates rising for patients under 50
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction
HHS had formally notified taxpayer-funded family planning clinics last week that it would begin immediately enforcing a rule saying the clinics can't refer women for abortions
How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
MoneyWatch
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Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
Coming to grocery stores next month: Starbucks creamers
Hoping to get into your fridge, the coffee chain is introducing its first line of non-dairy creamers
FDA approves first generic copies of nerve pain drug Lyrica
The pricey pill is pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's no. 2 seller, with sales last year totaling $4.6 billion
More cruise ships bypass San Juan, hurting local businesses
Cruise ship diversions from San Juan are hurting local employers, though some owners still want Rosselló to go
Home prices around the U.S. surged to new high this year
House-hunters, already facing a dearth of affordable properties, also must contend with a jump in real estate prices
Crime
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Crime
The latest on Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Cohen
Already, it's been a big week for high-profile legal cases. Newly unsealed documents pertaining to Michael Cohen shows Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein recently had his bail request denied. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese breaks down the two major cases.
Boy, 11, killed in spate of D.C. violence
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham on Monday called for residents to report illegal guns after a four-day spate of violence left seven dead in the nation's capital. Among the slain was 11-year-old Karon Brown, who was in the back seat of a car when a gunman opened fire on the vehicle Thursday.
11-year-old boy among 7 shot dead in 4 days in D.C.
Officials urge community members to come forward with information about illegal guns to help combat increase in violence
Couple was murdered near Canada's notorious "highway of tears"
Canada's "highway of tears" is a remote stretch of road where at least 18 women in the last 40 years have disappeared or been found murdered
Jeff Flake on First Step Act, Trump's tweets
More than 3,000 federal inmates were released Friday as part of the First Step Act. Former Arizona Republican senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake co-sponsored the bill, and he joins CBSN to talk about the legislation. He also shares his reaction to the president's recent remarks against four congresswomen of color.
Space
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Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
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Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
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Body cam video captures murder-for-hire suspect's arrest
On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Cell phone video shows aftermath of DJ Henry shooting
Video from Robert Coulombe who attended Pace University with DJ Henry shows the scene at a Westchester, N.Y., strip mall minutes after DJ was shot in his car by Officer Aaron Hess in October 2010.
Sneak peek: Hollywood Horror Story
A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, July 13 at 10/9c on CBS.
A mother's desperate 911 call
When Olga Kasian did not hear from her daughter Iana after several days, she began repeatedly calling 911. Concerned about Iana's well-being and her recent C-section, Kasian desperately asks police -- through the help of an Russian interpreter -- to enter the home her daughter shared with boyfriend Blake Leibel.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.