Obama: "New Iraqi leadership has a difficult task"
Meanwhile, the Pentagon says there are no plans to expand air campaign against ISIS
The Fight Against ISIS
Man accused of being ISIS sympathizer arrested in NYC
Suspect caught the attention of counterterrorism agents with his Twitter rants, an official tells CBS News
U.S. airdrops aid in Iraq
The U.S. military began airstrikes on ISIS positions in northern Iraq and dropped aid to those trapped by the Islamic militants
What would it take to destroy ISIS in Iraq?
The former CIA deputy director says that U.S. involvement is key
ISIS a bigger threat than pre-9/11 al Qaeda?
Critics of President Obama's handling of the Iraq crisis argue ISIS is stronger than al Qaeda was in 2001 - do they have a point?
Embattled Iraq PM refuses to quit amid crisis
Nouri al-Maliki resists calls to resign, instead accusing new president of violating constitution as political turmoil hampers global effort to quell violence
Who are the Yazidis targeted by ISIS in Iraq?
President Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes in part to save the small sect in northern Iraq that has been singled out by extremists as "devil worshipers" for slaughter
Kurdish fighters liberate 2 Iraq towns from militants
Weeks of retreat against extremist threat gets rare series of victories after fourth round of U.S. bombardment on ISIS positions
GOP to Obama: Airstrikes not enough to stop ISIS in Iraq
Leading Republicans urge the president to step up American military involvement in Iraq's civil war, but Democrats want a more limited mission
Political change, not airstrikes, will solve Iraq crisis, senator says
Democratic Sen. Jack Reed says the U.S. strikes against ISIS have been "very effective" but that Iraq needs to overhaul its government
Militants execute hundreds of minorities in Iraq, official says
Members of Yazidi ethnic minority buried alive in some cases of attacks by extremists, official says; U.S. aid drop, bombardment of militants continues
U.S. launches more airstrikes on Iraqi militants
New strikes target ISIS vehicles "indiscriminately" attacking civilians, U.S. military says; All targets were destroyed
Are U.S. airstrikes enough to defeat ISIS in Iraq?
As Obama says campaign won't end soon, expert warns refugees' plight is "potential disaster of epic proportions"
Obama: Airstrikes in Iraq taking a toll on ISIS
President gives update on American airstrikes ahead of his departure for vacation in Martha's Vineyard
U.S. drops new aid to Iraqis fleeing militant surge
American intervention welcomed by Iraqis in city known as stronghold of forces opposed to Islamic extremists
How do Iraq's neighbors feel about U.S. airstrikes?
Middle Eastern leaders have been pushing the U.S. to get more involved in the fight against Islamist militants in Iraq
Iraq official: Hundreds of women refugees taken captive by militants
ISIS holding young women from Yazidi religious minority in schools in Mosul, according to Iraq's human rights ministry
U.S. launches more airstrikes in Iraq; ISIS casualties reported
More airstrikes come after U.S. fighters dropped bombs on Islamic militants in Iraq; Pentagon says some militants "successfully eliminated"
Erbil welcomes U.S. airstrikes amid ISIS threat
In ancient northern Iraqi city, residents and refugees hope American strikes will help Kurdish fighters beat back the militants
Yazidis' beliefs are misunderstood and maligned
Many Iraqi Muslims mistakenly believe the small, long-persecuted sect worships the devil
As bombs fall in Iraq, U.S. leaders split on next step
Republicans say the American air strikes won't be enough in the absence of more robust action, but Democrats urge restraint
Iraq: U.S. aid to stranded civilians came "just in time"
Airdrops to refugees and airstrikes against ISIS welcomed by officials fearful of militants' lightning advance across Iraq
Fighting ISIS in Iraq
The U.S. as dropped aid to entrapped minority groups and bombed installations of the militant group ISIS as it fights on several fronts in Iraq
U.S. adamant it can stop ISIS in its tracks
As Sunni extremists expand territory in Kurdish region of northern Iraq, White House backs up vow to "make sure" they can't take key city of Erbil
Obama authorizes targeted airstrikes in Iraq
The president announced that the U.S. is readying airstrikes - if necessary - against Islamic militants in Iraq
World
10 years later, a majority of Britons say "Brexit" was a mistake
Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.
40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
India eyes a risky Everest mission to recover the body of "Green Boots"
A Mount Everest veteran tells CBS News why retrieving "Green Boots," whose remains have become a grim waypoint for climbers, would be a perilous mission.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
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Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
Feds fight planned sale of personal items salvaged from the Titanic
Court documents referenced RMS Titanic's plan to sell artifacts including a bronze cherub, a necklace of gold nuggets and a heart-shaped pendant.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
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Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
N.Y. House primaries test Mamdani's influence, and more races to watch today
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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10 years later, a majority of Britons say "Brexit" was a mistake
Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.
40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
India eyes a risky Everest mission to recover the body of "Green Boots"
A Mount Everest veteran tells CBS News why retrieving "Green Boots," whose remains have become a grim waypoint for climbers, would be a perilous mission.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Remembering the legacy of Clive Davis
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Clive Davis collaborator remembers music mogul
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Use of AI, deepfakes growing in U.S. elections
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
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.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Crime
New details in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Deadly shooting in Montreal
Two people are dead, including a police officer, after a suspect opened fire at police in Montreal. The suspect is also dead. Shanelle Kaul reports on the investigation. Warning, some of the video is graphic.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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Heat wave sweeps across Europe
Record-breaking heat is slamming Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano takes a look at the forecast.
Trump, Iran murky on nuclear inspections
The Trump administration and Iran are providing conflicting messages on potential nuclear inspections as part of a future agreement. Meanwhile, negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could drift further apart over Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Messi honored for historic World Cup run
Argentina's Lionel Messi broke a World Cup record during a match against Austria, becoming the tournament's top-scoring athlete as he racked up his 18th goal across his World Cup career. Former U.S. player Charlie Davies gives Messi his kudos and reacts to other top headlines from the world of soccer.
Will Andy Burnham lead the U.K. Labour Party?
British lawmaker Andy Burnham is a favorite pick to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Starmer's resignation announcement. Author and journalist Ian Dunt has more context.