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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Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran
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U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
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Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
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Metal detectorist finds record-breaking trove of ancient Roman coins
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Irish athletes urge men's soccer team to boycott matches against Israel
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North Korea's Kim lauds test of apparent new hypersonic missile
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Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 5 storm.
6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
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ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
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ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
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Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran
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Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
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RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
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Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
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Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI wants U.S. to lead global AI safety
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Former controller explains FAA outage
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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