Execution marks "point of escalation" in fight on ISIS
Senior administration official tells CBS News that murderous group's threats against U.S. have to be taken seriously
The Fight Against ISIS
As ISIS rampages in Mideast, U.S. eyes potential for domestic threat
There's no credible information pointing to ISIS plot against homeland, but officials have incomplete intel and that worries them
Chuck Hagel: ISIS "beyond anything we've seen"
Defense secretary denies intelligence failure doomed mission to rescue James Foley and other hostages, but warns ISIS "is beyond just a terrorist group"
Extorting ransoms has become a cash cow for ISIS
Expert says European governments may be encouraging terrorists by paying for hostages' release, but should the U.S. be more flexible in its no-negotiation policy?
Obama administration considering targeting ISIS in Syria
Despite previous statements that U.S. military action against ISIS would be limited to Iraq, the fight against ISIS now "knows no borders"
Sunnis pull out of Iraq talks after mosque attack
It's not clear whether Shiite militiamen or ISIS extremists carried out attack in volatile province that killed more than 60 people
How many Americans have joined ISIS?
While U.S. can only confirm small number of Americans have joined terror groups in Syria, officials suspect actual number may be in the dozens
Brother: Foley "without a doubt" volunteered to go first
Michael Foley says he hopes his brother's death "forces us to take another look" at U.S. policy of hostage negotiations
Syria death toll passes 191,000, U.N. says
"Tragically it is probably an underestimate of the real total number of people killed during the first 3 years of this murderous conflict"
ISIS emailed James Foley's family before execution
Militants threatened that journalist would be killed and "your citizens will pay the price" for U.S. airstrikes in Iraq
Can U.S. pull off another rescue mission in Syria?
After revelation of failed operation to free hostages, another attempt may prove difficult
Rick Perry: ISIS may already be in the U.S.
The Texas governor suggested that "they may have already used" the U.S.-Mexico border to sneak into the U.S.
"Multiple kidnappings for ransom" funding ISIS, source says
Captives are often employed by European corporations who quietly pay ransom demands to get their people back, counterterrorism source tells CBS News
James Foley's death isn't changing views in Congress
Members of Congress decried Foley's death but they didn't express any new views on military intervention against Islamic State extremists
Authorities analyze voice in hunt for James Foley's killer
Former captive says masked jihadi appears to be one of several British militants - nicknamed "The Beatles" by hostages
U.S. tried to rescue hostages in Syria, but couldn't find them
U.S. troops sent to Syria earlier this summer on mission to free captive Americans, including slain journalist James Foley, but came up empty-handed
What kind of risk does ISIS pose to the U.S.?
Extremist group's recruitment of Americans and Europeans could present long-term threat to the homeland
ISIS uses sophisticated approach to pull off brutal agenda
From propaganda videos to lure Western recruits to selling gas and electricity, extremist group wields power on several fronts
Obama on ISIS: Tough words, but will it lead to more action?
The execution of American journalist James Foley personalizes the fight against ISIS for the U.S., experts say
Obama angrily reacts to James Foley murder: ISIS' ideology is "bankrupt"
A visibly upset president broke from his vacation to denounce ISIS's ideology as having "no value to human beings"
Another American hostage threatened with death
ISIS militants threaten to kill another U.S. journalist after releasing video believed to show beheading of James Foley
U.S. military mulling more troops to Iraq, officials say
Pentagon weighs sending additional U.S. troops to Baghdad even as insurgents threaten to kill a second American captive
James Foley beheading prompts action by Twitter
Social media outlets try to block the spread of gruesome images of the killing of American journalist
ISIS commits first act of terror directly against U.S.: What now?
Former deputy CIA chief Mike Morell gives advice on what to do now that ISIS is trying to intimidate America with terrorist acts like the execution of journalist James Foley
Iraqis in town besieged by militants appeal to army for help
Town under siege has no water or electricity and "calls for help are falling on deaf ears," lawmaker says
World
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.
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Trump tells Congress Iran fighting has resumed, vows to "keep" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris
The wildfire is piling pressure on a region facing its third heat wave since May.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
World
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
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Entertainment
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Science
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Space
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Senate remember Lindsey Graham
The Senate floor opened Monday for the first time since the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham over the weekend, with lawmakers paying tribute to their colleague. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns provided context.
LA warehouse fire cleanup underway
Los Angeles residents continue to deal with the stench of burned waste after a massive warehouse fire as cleanup gets underway. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez reports.
Bison charges man at Yellowstone
Warning: graphic footage. A bison charged a man at Yellowstone National Park last Friday, flipping him in the air. The incident was captured on video. Tom Hanson reports.
South Carolina lawmakers on Graham's legacy
South Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Scott, Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons, and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE
A person was shot and killed in Maine involving ICE, the state's House speaker said Monday. The shooting comes after an ICE agent fatally shot a Mexican man in Houston, Texas, last week. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.