U.S.-backed militias make big gain in fight against ISIS in Libya
U.S. warplanes have launched series of airstrikes targeting ISIS positions in militants' final bastion in Libya
The Fight Against ISIS
Anti-ISIS airstrikes redraw the Iraqi map
Fight continues to be largely waged from the air and has leveled entire neighborhoods, displaced millions
ISIS claims responsibility for machete attack in Belgium
Belgian prosecutors identified the machete-wielding assailant as a 33-year-old Algerian known to police for criminal offenses
Reports: Up to 3,000 Iraqis captured by ISIS
UNHCR officials in Geneva and Baghdad say are still trying to verify the information; no comment on source of reports
Obama on ISIS analysis
At a news conference Thursday, President Obama addressed the United States' effort to combat ISIS, the 400 million dollar payment made to Iran, and the 2016 campaign. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and vice president of The Heritage Foundation James Carafano join CBSN to break down the president's remarks.
Obama: Donald Trump's rigged election claim is "ridiculous"
The president also warned that "bad decisions" like a religious test could backfire in the fight to defeat ISIS
North Carolina man accused of recruiting for ISIS attacks in U.S.
FBI arrests Erick Jamal Hendricks, 35, in Charlotte on federal complaint filed in Cleveland
ISIS in America
A Washington, D.C. metro officer has been arrested for allegedly supporting ISIS. Former counter-terrorism adviser Seamus Hughes joins CBSN to discuss the investigation, and how ISIS is recruiting Americans.
Cop accused of aiding ISIS
The FBI has arrested a Washington, D.C. transit cop on charges of supporting the terror group ISIS. CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the investigation into 36-year-old Nicholas Young.
First-ever cop arrested on charge of supporting ISIS
Officials say a D.C. transit cop traveled to Libya twice and tried to provide ISIS with material support
UN: ISIS genocide of Yazidis in Iraq "ongoing"
More than 3,200 women and children "subjected to almost-unimaginable violence," including sexual enslavement, UN says
More armed police patrol London to counter terror threat
Response to attacks by ISIS-inspired groups in Europe; most police in London do not carry guns
Hundreds gather for murdered French priest's funeral
Father Jacques Hamel killed by two knife-wielding men during morning mass in an attack claimed by ISIS
U.S. battles ISIS in Lybia
For the past six weeks, militias in Libya have been trying to flush ISIS out of Sirte, one of the terror group's most significant bases outside of Syria and Iraq. U.S. airstrikes provided relief on Monday. Margaret Brennan has more.
Ohio ISIS supporter planned State of the Union attack
In jailhouse interview, ISIS supporter Christopher Lee Cornell says he planned attack in retaliation for U.S.-led airstrikes
U.S. launches airstrikes targeting ISIS in Libya
U.N.-backed Libyan government requests assistance in recapturing territory from ISIS militants
U.N. to Russia: Leave Aleppo corridors "to us"
"How do you expect people to walk through a corridor - thousands of them - while there is shelling, bombing, fighting?" official says
Red Cross: 1 million Iraqis may be forced to flee fighting
"The situation is unpredictable but we must prepare for the worst. There's the likelihood that fighting will intensify," regional director says
Why have there been so many mass killings?
Relentless series of mass killings across the globe poses a challenge for experts trying to analyze them without lapsing into faulty generalizations
Merkel: Germany will not change refugee policy after attacks
Terror by asylum-seekers "mocks the country that took them in," Chancellor says
"Large-scale humanitarian operation" to start in besieged Aleppo
Up to 300,000 people in rebel-held districts under siege for nearly 3 weeks as humanitarian groups warn of catastrophe
Second French priest killer named
Identified by DNA after brutal assault on Normandy church; was known to police for Islamist ties, sources say
New details emerge about teen killer of French priest
The 19-year-old nursed his obsession with jihad in a quiet French town, and twice was stopped while attempting to join ISIS
GOP: ISIS-linked plots against the West pass milestone
Republicans on U.S. House Homeland Security Committee find Americans a top target for terror group
Official: Bavaria bomber chatting online before attack
"There are indeed questions about whether he intended to set off the bomb at that moment," Bavaria interior minister says
World
Machado: Maduro capture will go down in history as day "justice defeated tyranny"
The Venezuelan opposition leader called the capture a "flawless operation."
Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.
6 countries where the "Don-roe Doctrine" may take Trump next
After the U.S. deposed Maduro, Trump and top officials did not rule out efforts at overthrow or annexation in other countries. Here's what they've said.
Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U.S.?
Greenland is 836,000 square miles of largely frozen ground northeast of Canada. So why does the White House say it "should be part of the United States"?
Dozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warning
At least 29 Iranian protesters have reportedly been killed in unrest across the nation, putting its rulers under huge pressure after Trump threatened to intervene.
Sunken tourist boat and body found after soccer coach, 3 kids go missing
Seven of those on board when the boat went down were rescued alive, while four others -- a Spanish man and three of his children -- were declared missing.
How could Trump's move against Venezuela impact major U.S. adversaries?
The U.S. striking Venezuela and capturing its leader has practical implications for China, Russia, Iran and Cuba, and it also sends messages to each nation.
U.S. NATO allies say "Greenland belongs to its people"
Top Trump aide Stephen Miller says it's the "formal position" of the White House that Denmark's territory of Greenland "should be part of the U.S."
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Venezuela's future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro in jail
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spent the night in jail after he appeared in a U.S. courtroom — as questions linger about President Trump's plans for Venezuela.
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims seek accountability as trial begins
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools officer, is accused of failing to act during the May 24, 2022, attack.
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Detained Americans are used as "trading chips," Marine imprisoned under Maduro says
Matthew Heath, a corporal in the Corps from 1999 until 2003, says Maduro detained Americans to be used as "trading chips" and a policy tool.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Brown University shooter confesses in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to transcripts released by authorities from a series of recorded videos, the gunman did not reveal a motive for the killings.
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Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement
Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
Is your state raising its minimum wage in 2026? Here's the list.
Almost two dozen states are expected to boost their minimum wage at some point in 2026.
Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020
U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.
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New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6, 2021, and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
Machado says Venezuelans are "very grateful" to Trump for ousting Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado hailed President Trump for removing Nicolás Maduro from power in a network exclusive interview with CBS News — and made the case for why her political coalition should lead the country.
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela: "We are ready and willing"
María Corina Machado told CBS News in a network exclusive interview the people of Venezuela have picked her opposition movement to lead the country in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
CDC issues new childhood vaccine guidelines
The Trump administration is reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for children in the U.S. Under the new guidelines, the CDC recommends all children be vaccinated against 11 diseases, which is down from 17 immunizations. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
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Machado: Maduro capture will go down in history as day "justice defeated tyranny"
The Venezuelan opposition leader called the capture a "flawless operation."
Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.
6 countries where the "Don-roe Doctrine" may take Trump next
After the U.S. deposed Maduro, Trump and top officials did not rule out efforts at overthrow or annexation in other countries. Here's what they've said.
Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U.S.?
Greenland is 836,000 square miles of largely frozen ground northeast of Canada. So why does the White House say it "should be part of the United States"?
Dozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warning
At least 29 Iranian protesters have reportedly been killed in unrest across the nation, putting its rulers under huge pressure after Trump threatened to intervene.
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Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
Nikki Glaser on hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo last year. She's returning to host the awards show again on Sunday. Glaser speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her preparation for the show.
Harlan Coben ditches fiction for true crime
Harlan Coben has written many bestselling mystery novels, but now he's ditching fiction for real life cases in a new CBS series. "Harlan Coben's Final Twist" dives into true crime murder mysteries. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about making the switch and challenges along the way.
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
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AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
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.
Nvidia announces "Vera Rubin" AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new "Vera Rubin" AI platform at CES on Monday. CNET reporter David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia unveils new "revolutionary" AI tech
Artificial intelligence technology giant Nvidia announced a new endeavor that it says will be revolutionary. Emily Bary, MarketWatch's assistant managing editor, joins CBS News with more.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Lawsuit over Texas A&M student's death
The parents of a Texas A&M student who fell to her death from a high-rise apartment building have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against two organizations they say served her alcohol before her fatal fall. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Brown University gunman confessed in videos
The man who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor in December 2025 left confessional videos in the storage unit where investigators discovered his body, the FBI announced Tuesday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Search for suspect in Ohio double murder
Police in Ohio are asking the public for leads in the search for a suspect after a dentist and his wife were killed in their home on Dec. 30. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is "under attack" by Trump as ICE ramps up
Walz added that he believes Minnesota is "under assault like no other time in our state's history because of a petty, vile administration that doesn't care about the well-being of Minnesotans."
Uvalde school officer trial begins in Texas
The trial against Adrian Gonzales, the former Uvalde school resource officer charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment after the Robb Elementary School shooting, began Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Dozens reported dead in Iran protests
Rights groups in Iran say dozens have been killed and more than a thousand others have been detained in protests there over the past week. President Trump had warned the U.S. was "locked and loaded" if Tehran violently killed peaceful demonstrators. Masih Alinejad, an Iranian women's rights activist and journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump mulling military action to acquire Greenland
The White House is doubling down on President Trump's pursuit of Greenland, saying that "using the U.S. military is always an option." The renewed focus on the Danish territory comes as questions remain about Trump's strategy in Venezuela. Ed O'Keefe and Lilia Luciano have more. Then, CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil sits down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
The many roles of Marco Rubio
From Florida senator to a central player on the global stage, Marco Rubio has become one of the most influential figures in U.S. foreign policy.
New clue in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a person seen walking in an alleyway near the home of Spencer and Monique Tepe hours before they were found shot dead in Columbus, Ohio. Tom Hanson has more.
Trial begins for former Uvalde schools officer
Families of the children and teachers killed at Robb Elementary School sat in the courtroom this week as a former school police officer went on trial, seeking accountability nearly four years after the devastating mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Jason Allen reports.