The president met with 21 defense chiefs of the nations that are working with the U.S.
The president met with 21 defense chiefs of the nations that are working with the United States
The Fight Against ISIS
American officials hope allies will commit boots on the ground in Syria.
President Obama is meeting with foreign military officials at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland Tuesday to discuss the coalitions strategy in the fight against ISIS. American officials hope allies will commit boots on the ground in Syria. Bill Plante reports from Washington.
Iraqi government soldiers were forced to withdraw
Despite continual airstrikes against ISIS targets, the militant group is closing in on total control of Anbar province. Iraqi government soldiers were forced to withdraw. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
ISIS has beheaded three western hostages and is threatening to do the same to American aid worker Peter Kassig
ISIS has beheaded three western hostages and is threatening to do the same to American aid worker Peter Kassig. In an interview with Margaret Brennan, his parents described the shock of seeing their son in an ISIS video on TV as they dined in a hotel restaurant.
Kassig's parents speak to Margaret Brennan in their first television interview
Kassig has been held by ISIS for more than a year. In the latest ISIS execution video, the terror group threatened to kill him next. Kassig's parents speak to Margaret Brennan in their first television interview.
ISIS troops in and around Iraq's capital of Baghdad are getting through security checkpoints to carry out deadly attack
ISIS troops in and around Iraq's capital of Baghdad are getting through security checkpoints to carry out deadly attacks. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Baghdad, where local officials insist their forces will keep ISIS at bay.
Turkey agrees to let U.S. and coalition forces use bases on its territory
Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.), CBS News Military Analyst, discusses Turkey’s agenda in the fight against Islamic State militants.
A weekend of suicide bombings in Iraq has left more than a hundred dead
A weekend of suicide bombings in Iraq has left more than a hundred dead. Iraqi forces have made some small gains against ISIS fighters, but as Elizabeth Palmer explains, they’re embattled, demoralized, and in need of American help.
Peggy Noonan, David Rohde, David Ignatius, and Susan Page discuss Leon Panetta's new memoir, the crises facing policymakers, and whether they're up to the challenge
Peggy Noonan, David Rohde, David Ignatius, and Susan Page discuss Leon Panetta's new memoir, the crises facing policymakers, and whether they're up to the challenge.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discusses whether the U.S. will have to deploy combat troops to fight extremists in Iraq and Syria
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discusses whether the U.S. will have to deploy combat troops to fight extremists in Iraq and Syria.
ISIS controls as much as 40 percent of the Syrian town of Kobani on the border with Turkey
ISIS controls as much as 40 percent of the Syrian town of Kobani on the border with Turkey. Nearly all its residents have fled as ISIS militants advance street by street in the strategically key border town. Holly Williams reports.
The State Department has renewed its global terrorism warning for U.S. citizens traveling abroad
The State Department has renewed its global terrorism warning for U.S. citizens traveling abroad. It says there is a heightened risk of reprisal attacks by ISIS against Americans. It also warns of kidnappings. Holly Williams reports.
The town, near the border with Turkey, has been under siege for weeks
Despite U.S. airstrikes targeting ISIS positions, the battle for the Syrian town of Kobani continues. The town, near the border with Turkey, has been under siege for weeks. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
Turkey's role in the battle for Kobani; Militants battle Iraqi army near Baghdad
Col. Jeff McCausland (Ret.), CBS News Military Consultant, discusses the importance of the Syrian boarder town of Kobani.
The U.S. continues to hit ISIS targets from the air along the border of Turkey and Syria, and in Iraq
The U.S. continues to hit ISIS targets from the air along the border of Turkey and Syria, and in Iraq. ISIS is threatening to take the Syrian town of Kobani, and they are in control of much of Northern Iraq. CBS News has team coverage.
After weeks of laying siege to the town of Kobani, near the Syria-Turkey border, ISIS is poised to take control
After weeks of laying siege to the town of Kobani, near the Syria-Turkey border, ISIS is poised to take control. All this is happening despite U.S.-led airstrikes against ISIS forces. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
Ibn Zubayr, a young Somali-American who is a fighter for Jabhat al Nusra, warns Americans to expect attacks on U.S. soil
Ibn Zubayr, a young Somali-American who is a fighter for Jabhat al Nusra, warns Americans to expect attacks on U.S. soil. Jabhat al Nusra is a rebel group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. Clarissa Ward reports from London.
U.S. concerned about westerners leaving to fight in Syria
Jere van Dyk, CBS News Consultant, discusses westerners joining the fight in Syria.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about whether President Obama will ever renege on his opposition to putting U.S. ground troops in the Middle East to fight Islamic militants
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about whether President Obama will ever renege on his opposition to putting United States ground troops in the Middle East to fight Islamic militants
Clarissa Ward traveled undercover into Syria and had an exclusive interview with two Westerners fighting to overthrow the Syrian president
Clarissa Ward traveled undercover into Syria and had an exclusive interview with two Westerners fighting to overthrow the Syrian president -- Yilmaz, a former Dutch soldier, and Somali-American Ibn Zubayr. They are not part of ISIS, but refuse to not condemn its tactics.
ISIS has begun being mentioned in campaigns across the country
In a CBS News poll, 16 percent of respondents said terrorism is the most important issue in the upcoming midterm elections, ranking behind only the economy and health care. Now ISIS has begun being mentioned in campaigns across the country. Nancy Cordes reports.
The FBI is asking the public for help in identifying Americans going to join or fighting with terrorist groups
The FBI is asking the public for help in identifying Americans going to join or fighting with terrorist groups. David Martin reports.
The strategically important town of Kobani, Syria, has been under seige by ISIS for weeks
The strategically important town of Kobani, Syria, has been under seige by ISIS for weeks, and the terrorist group is advancing in its push to take control of the town from Kurdish fighters. With ISIS on its doorstep, there's growing pressure on Turkey to join the fight. Mark Phillips reports from London.
Some are as young as 14 years old
Officials say up to 50 British women and girls are now with ISIS. Some are as young as 14 years old. Charlie D'Agata reports.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, discusses the fight against extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, discusses the fight against extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
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U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House due to weather
All Cabinet members, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, were expected to attend the Camp David meeting, a White House official told CBS News.
Iran hangs man over alleged spying for Israel as executions mount
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
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Iran says U.S. violating ceasefire as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"
As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.
4 people killed as train slams into school minibus in Belgium
Authorities in Belgium say a train slammed into a school minibus at a crossing in the town of Buggenhout, killing at least 4 people including 2 children.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, other weapons toward sea, South says
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.
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2 Navy pilots safely eject after training jet crashes in Mississippi
The T-45C Goshawk, a tandem seat aircraft designed to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots, crashed on private farmland in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
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BP ousts recently appointed chair over "conduct issues"
The board upheaval comes less than a year after BP appointed Albert Manifold to the role.
Meet the 2026 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
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BP ousts recently appointed chair over "conduct issues"
The board upheaval comes less than a year after BP appointed Albert Manifold to the role.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
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Stocks mixed as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran
Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
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SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration plans to crack down on press leaks by requiring new and existing federal employees to sign NDAs.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Supreme Court rejects Florida suit against other states over immigrant truck drivers
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
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Trump has third medical exam of the past year
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
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U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House due to weather
All Cabinet members, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, were expected to attend the Camp David meeting, a White House official told CBS News.
Iran hangs man over alleged spying for Israel as executions mount
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
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Iran says U.S. violating ceasefire as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"
As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
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Estelle on her latest album "Stay Alta"
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
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BTS wins big at the American Music Awards
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Extended interview: Josh Johnson
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Study evaluates AI's accuracy on news
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How the U.S. military is using AI in warfare
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Pope Leo's AI warning rocks tech industry
Pope Leo XIV warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
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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
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
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Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Latest on shooting near White House
21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
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SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
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