Obama's Iraq critics: Bush doctrine was right
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Iraq crisis intensifies refugee crisis in Jordan
Families are fleeing the violence from both Iraq and Syria into neighboring Jordan, worsening what is already the world's greatest humanitarian crisis
Crisis in Iraq drives gas prices up
Energy traders worry about lost production in Iraqi oil fields
Obama: I won't need congressional authority for Iraq action
The president met with top congressional leaders at the White House to keep them in the loop on his Iraq deliberations
Iraq refinery targeted amid fears foreign workers were seized
ISIS continues offensive in the north, but there are indications its now being turned back as Shiite militias rally and gov't forces start "striking back"
Condoleezza Rice urges patience for nations fighting for democracy
Without addressing turmoil in Iraq, former secretary of state notes, "Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same"
U.S. races to close intel gaps in Iraq as it hunts for militants
U.S. is now flying round-the-clock surveillance missions over Iraq and plans to send in about 100 Army Green Berets to be American eyes and ears
Extremists try to win over Iraqis with restraint in captured city
Muslim extremist group stopping short of widely enforcing strict brand of Islamic law in Iraq's second-largest city but that may only be temporary
Obama to make case for sending special forces to Iraq
Officials say president will meet with congressional leaders to discuss sending limited number of troops to get better intelligence
Iraq general on militant onslaught: "Our goal is to liberate our cities"
Despite turmoil, spokesman for the Interior Ministry denies Iraq is in the midst of a sectarian civil war
On the Map: U.S. in Iraq
Interactive map shows the American presence, ISIS controlled areas and CBS News reporting in Iraq.
In captured Iraqi city of Mosul, residents welcome ISIS
With divide between Sunni and Shiite Muslims becoming more pronounced, can Iraq survive as a nation?
Possible signs emerge of reprisal sectarian killings in Iraq
The slaughter of dozens of Sunni prisoners near Baghdad has created many questions; Iraq's Shiite government blames Saudi Arabia for rising tensions
Iraq veterans question what their service accomplished
"There is no word that captures the emotion of having seen Americans sacrifice the way that they've sacrificed, and yet, nothing come of it"
Crocker: Sec. Kerry should be on a plane to Baghdad
As Islamic militants make gains and signs of sectarian strife increase, the U.S. has an obligation to engage with Iraq, former U.S. ambassador says
Oil prices slip as U.S. deploys small force to Iraq
Up to 275 U.S. soldiers are being positioned in and around Iraq to protect the U.S. Embassy and other American interests
Iraq oil refinery shuts as crisis deepens
Threat from Sunni ISIS insurgents creeps closer to Baghdad as Shiite militias rally to support state forces in the south
Iraq crisis brings Iran slowly back into favor
U.K. gov't says "circumstances are right" to reopen Tehran embassy as U.S., allies probe Iran's support against ISIS militants
ISIS sweeps into Iraq and onto your feed
Extremist group ISIS mixes draconian brutality with a 21st-century social media strategy
Shiites in Iraq vow to fight back against ISIS
Photos of grisly executions by militants have raised fears that violence between Shiite and Sunni Muslims will explode again
Local militias fill vacuum left by Iraq government forces
Iraqi government soldiers - trained and equipped by the U.S. - were supposed to protect vulnerable Christian town but they fled
White House considers sending special forces to Iraq for training
President Obama has ruled out sending combat troops but he is looking for ways to quickly slow the Sunni insurgency
A U.S.-Iran alliance on Iraq is a tricky issue
Experts warn that the potential downsides greatly outweigh the benefits
Iraqi helicopter shot down in clash with militants, officials say
Fighting west of Baghdad grows in intensity; officials say one of Iran's top generals is now advising Iraqi Shiite militias in fight against Islamic militants
Iraqis volunteer to fight off ISIS
Thousands of Iraqis responded to a call by the country's most influential Shi'ite cleric to take up arms and defend the country against the insurgency
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Iranian protesters who escaped tell CBS News war has made things worse
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Tentative 60-day agreement reached on Iran, pending Trump's approval: Sources
Iran targeted a U.S. base on Thursday in retaliation for what the Pentagon said were "purely defensive" strikes carried out overnight.
Another alleged drug boat struck by U.S. military in eastern Pacific, killing 2
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Fire at girls' school in Kenya kills at least 16 students, injures scores more
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U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
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Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
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Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged discrimination
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app launches today. Here's what to know.
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First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
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3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
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Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket
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Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
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White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical
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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
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Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
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Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
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Americans speak on health insurance costs
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Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, Britain says
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Iranian protesters who escaped tell CBS News war has made things worse
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"Donald Trump" the buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh
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Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
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Meta's new features for paid subscribers
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YouTube revamping its AI labeling system
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
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What we know about new UFO file release
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Supreme Court jury discrimination case ruling
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