At a news conference Wednesday, James Foley's parents said they are proud of their son
At a news conference Wednesday, James Foley's parents said they are proud of their son. Diane Foley called her son courageous and a fearless journalist.
The Fight Against ISIS
President Obama condemned the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, in a statement delivered from Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts
President Obama condemned the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, in a statement delivered from Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. He said that the terror group brings no value to the world, and he vowed to work with the international community to destroy it.
"No faith teaches people to massacre innocents," President Obama says, heatedly condemning the terrorist group ISIS after its members executed American journalist James Foley
"No faith teaches people to massacre innocents," President Obama says, heatedly condemning the terrorist group ISIS after its members executed American journalist James Foley.
President Obama says the Islamist militant group that executed journalist James Foley is a "cancer" that must be eradicated
President Obama says the Islamist militant group that executed journalist James Foley is a "cancer" that must be eradicated.
President Obama says the execution of journalist James Foley at the hands of Islamist militants in Syria "shocks the conscience"
President Obama says the execution of journalist James Foley at the hands of Islamist militants in Syria "shocks the conscience."
CBS News senior security analyst and former CIA deputy director Mike Morell weighs in
U.S. officials believe the Islamist terror group beheaded American reporter James Foley, and a second hostage could be next. The video of the beheading, too gruesome for television, says the execution is retaliation for U.S. air strikes. CBS News senior security analyst and former CIA deputy director Mike Morell weighs in.
James Foley, the American journalist purported to be the victim of beheading in a recently released video from the terrorist group ISIS, was a guest on "The Early Show" in 2011
James Foley, the American journalist purported to be the victim of beheading in a recently released video from the terrorist group ISIS, was a guest on "The Early Show" in 2011. Foley, who was taken captive by Qaddafi loyalists while reporting in Libya, discussed the experience.
Iraq’s army launched a new operation to take back more territory ISIS
Iraq’s army launched a new operation to take back more territory ISIS. Thanks in large part to U.S. airstrikes, Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters retook the Mosul dam, a vital source of water and power. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Government forces in Iraq are battling ISIS in the city of Tikrit, a day after American airstrikes aided Iraqi and Kurdish forces reclaim the Mosul dam
Government forces in Iraq are battling ISIS in the city of Tikrit, a day after American airstrikes aided Iraqi and Kurdish forces reclaim the Mosul dam. Charlie D'Agata reports from northern Iraq where the fighting continues.
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., touts some positive developments in the fight against ISIS, but he says the group remains a "severely dangerous" threat
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., touts some positive developments in the fight against ISIS, but he says the group remains a "severely dangerous" threat.
If the overall defeat of the Islamist militants ravaging Iraq is the U.S. goal, it will likely require considerably more resources
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about how the U.S. would define success in the fight against Islamist militants in Iraq.
A siege by Islamist militants of the Yazidi community on Mount Sinjar has been broken, but the violence in Iraq continues displacing thousands of refugees
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the refugees displaced by fighting in Iraq and how the humanitarian crisis can be alleviated.
The Islamic militant group ISIS is on the verge of taking over the northern Iraq city of Erbil as militants extend the boundaries of what they call their own Islamic state
The Islamic militant group ISIS is on the verge of taking over the northern Iraq city of Erbil as militants extend the boundaries of what they call their own Islamic state. Kurdish soldiers are the only forces still fighting ISIS on the ground in northern Iraq, after the country's army ran away two months ago. Holly Williams reports.
President Obama has now become the fourth consecutive commander-in-chief to order U.S. military action in Iraq
President Obama has now become the fourth consecutive commander-in-chief to order U.S. military action in Iraq. While the president is not contemplating ground forces, there's no timeline for the aerial mission. Major Garrett reports.
The President has ordered U.S. warplanes to attack Sunni Muslim extremists in northern Iraq to stop a "campaign of terror"
The President has ordered U.S. warplanes to attack Sunni Muslim extremists in northern Iraq to stop a "campaign of terror." The militants, known as ISIS, have caught many by surprise with the effectiveness of their attacks and swiftness of their advance. David Martin reports.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
As ISIS forces gain ground in Iraq and the U.S. launches airstrikes on their positions, the Obama administration is insisting that the U.S. military will not re-enter a full-scale conflict in the country
As ISIS forces gain ground in Iraq and the U.S. launches airstrikes on their positions, the Obama administration is insisting that the U.S. military will not re-enter a full-scale conflict in the country. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
The U.S. Air Force launched at least one airstrike against ISIS militants in northern Iraq
The U.S. Air Force launched at least one airstrike against ISIS militants in northern Iraq. The Islamic extremist group has been attacking the Kurdish city of Erbil. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the influx of foreign fighters aiding ISIS militants, the continued rise of Boko Haram, and the bloody clashes currently plaguing Libya
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the influx of foreign fighters aiding ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria, the continued rise of Boko Haram, and the bloody clashes currently plaguing Libya.
The leader of the Islamist militants in Iraq was thrust into the public eye with a new video that surfaced last weekend showing him preaching at a mosque in Mosul
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the new video that appears to show ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi preaching in Mosul, and what it says about the rising profile of the terror group fighting in Iraq and Syria.
the head of the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service, told CBS News that European intelligence agencies are alarmed by the spike in the number of westerners going to fight Jihad in Syria
In a rare interview, Rob Bertholee, the head of the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service, told CBS News that European intelligence agencies are alarmed by the spike in the number of westerners going to fight Jihad in Syria. Clarissa Ward reports.
Since the rapid advance of Sunni ISIS extremists, the death toll in Baghdad has soared
Since the rapid advance of Sunni ISIS extremists, the death toll in Baghdad has soared. The Iraqi government's troops, made up largely of Shiite Muslims, are desperately trying to fend off the advances of the Sunni extremists, and as Charlie D'Agata found out, ordinary citizens are being dragged into the conflict.
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi apparently came out of hiding and was seen on video preaching at a mosque in Mosul. Mike Morell, former second-in-command at the CIA, tells Scott Pelley why the shadowy figure is so dangerous
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi apparently came out of hiding and was seen on video preaching at a mosque in Mosul. Mike Morell, former second-in-command at the CIA, tells Scott Pelley why the shadowy figure is so dangerous.
Iraqi officials won't say for certain whether the man in a newly released ISIS video is Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, whose group has leveled a Shiite holy site under their control
Iraqi officials won't say for certain whether the man in a newly released ISIS video is Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, whose group has leveled a Shiite holy site under their control. In an effort to stop them, Shiite militias have formed an army in the city of Samarra, the site of one of their holiest shrines. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, emerged from the shadows in a video posted on the ISIS website that claims to show him delivering a sermon in Mosul, the city that fell to ISIS fighters more than three weeks ago
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, emerged from the shadows in a video posted on the ISIS website that claims to show him delivering a sermon in Mosul, the city that fell to ISIS fighters more than three weeks ago. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
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Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
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CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
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Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
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Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
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No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
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AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
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Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
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Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
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Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president, Israel says
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Troubling trend for touring musicians
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Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
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"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
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China's most critical issue: Taiwan
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Companies hiring humans to train AI platforms
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"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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Alex Murdaugh to be tried again
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