Hard times for Christians in ISIS-controlled Iraq
Christian family says they'll never return to the home they fled when their village was overrun by Islamic militants
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Spain thwarts trio allegedly planning terror attacks
Official says "extremely radicalized" Moroccan men arrested quickly over fears they were planning imminent attacks
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, believes President Obama’s decision to send 50 special operations forces into Syria is an “important start” to developing a tactical strategy in the Middle East
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, believes President Obama’s decision to send 50 special operations forces into Syria is an “important start” to developing a tactical strategy in the Middle East.
Russia dismisses ISIS' claim on downed jet
Airbus with 224 on board "broke up in the air" over Egypt, Russian official says, amid debate over condition of the plane before takeoff
What's next for U.S. troops in Syria?
With about 50 U.S. special operations troops headed to Syria, Pentagon official won't rule out the possibility that more could follow
CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin comments on the White House's decision to deploy elite military teams to Syria
CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin comments on the White House's decision to deploy elite military teams to Syria.
Senior Security Correspondent Michael Morell discusses the implications of sending U.S. Special Operations Forces in Syria
Senior Security Correspondent Michael Morell discusses the implications of sending U.S. Special Operations Forces in Syria.
While the Pentagon stated that U.S. Special Operations Forces will serve as advisors in Syria, there are already Special Forces on the ground in Northern Iraq assisting Kurdish fighters
While the Pentagon stated that U.S. Special Operations Forces will serve as advisors in Syria, there are already Special Forces on the ground in Northern Iraq assisting Kurdish fighters. Elizabeth Palmer reports with more.
The White House and the Pentagon announced about 50 U.S. Special Operations Forces will spend up to 60 days at a time in the headquarters of U.S.-backed fighters in Syria. David Martin reports on the latest in the ongoing fight against ISIS.
The White House and the Pentagon announced about 50 U.S. Special Operations Forces will spend up to 60 days at a time in the headquarters of U.S.-backed fighters in Syria
White House press secretary Josh Earnest gives a briefing following the announcement that a small number of U.S. troops will be deployed to Syria to help the fight on ISIS
White House press secretary Josh Earnest gives a briefing following the announcement that a small number of U.S. troops will be deployed to Syria to help the fight on ISIS. CBSN has the latest.
United States sending special forces to Syria
A few dozen troops will be on the ground, but the U.S. does not consider this a combat deployment
Rapper turned ISIS fighter killed by U.S. airstrike in Syria
Onetime rapper Denis Cuspert, aka Deso Dogg, publicly threatened Obama and German citizens, U.S. official says
New video from inside Syria shows us the war's violence
The largest-ever diplomatic push for peace in Syria is underway in Vienna. Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with ministers from nearly 20 countries to try to broker a ceasefire between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the rebels battling him to end the war. New video from inside Syria shows us the war's violence, where what appears to be a Syrian military helicopter drops barrel bombs on a suburb of Damascus. Margaret Brennan reports.
BBC: Reporter's laptop seized for information on ISIS member
Broadcaster says British police used anti-terrorism laws to seize computer of reporter who has interviewed supporters of extremists
U.S. launches new chapter in fight against ISIS
Ahead of Syrian peace talks, Defense Secretary tells Congress there is a new sense of urgency about defeating ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Russian intel chief warns where ISIS may invade next
FSB director Alexander Bortnikov says concentration of fighters in this region makes risk of invasion tangible
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and GOP candidate Lindsey Graham had a fiery exchange over the U.S. military's strategy to fight ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and GOP candidate Lindsey Graham had a fiery exchange over the U.S. military's strategy to fight ISIS. Graham went as far as to call it "half-assed." CBS News military analyst, retired army major general Mike Lyons, joins CBSN by phone with more.
Ash Carter: Fight against ISIS is intensifying
The defense secretary tells Congress "we won't hold back" from supporting the fight against ISIS, in the air or on the ground
ISIS combines executions with destruction of ancient treasures
3 captives reportedly tied to Roman-era columns in Palmyra before militants levelled the structures with explosives
Inside look at the ISIS rescue mission that left a U.S. soldier dead
Kurdish forces released video of the mission to show they are winning the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Inside a U.S. command center in Qatar, 60 Minutes cameras are rolling as a 2,000 pound bomb is dropped on a target that the Air Force says is an ISIS car bomb factory
Inside a U.S. command center in Qatar, 60 Minutes cameras are rolling as a 2,000 pound bomb is dropped on a target that the Air Force says is an ISIS car bomb factory
There’s dramtic new helmet-cam video of the raid in northern Iraq to free dozens of prisoners held by ISIS. Soldiers led by the Kurdish peshmerga are seen raiding an ISIS jail and freeing prisoners as background audio indicates an intense firefight
There’s dramtic new helmet-cam video of the raid in northern Iraq to free dozens of prisoners held by ISIS. Soldiers led by the Kurdish peshmerga are seen raiding an ISIS jail and freeing prisoners as background audio indicates an intense firefight. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer takes a look.
Dramatic rescue of ISIS hostages shown on helmet cam
Kurdish regional government releases footage from raid that left an American special forces member dead and freed dozens
Tony Blair admits "mistakes" in Iraq war, rise of ISIS
"Of course you can't say those of us who removed Saddam in 2003 bear no responsibility for the situation in 2015," ex-British PM says
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said he authorized a raid on an ISIS prison after intelligence suggested that prisoners were going to be executed
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said he authorized a raid on an ISIS prison after intelligence suggested that prisoners were going to be executed. A U.S. sergeant was killed in the raid. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
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Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead"
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers?
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
Police reportedly to question bar owners after deadly ski resort blaze
A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy; Senate advances war powers measure
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
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DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
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USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October amid declines in imports of pharmaceuticals and gold.
Trump says he'll ban large investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
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Senate votes to hang plaque honoring Jan. 6 officers after yearslong delay
The Senate agreed Thursday to display a plaque recognizing the police officers who defended the Capitol during the riots on Jan. 6, 2021, a step forward in a yearslong stalemate.
DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
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RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
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.
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Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead"
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers?
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
Police reportedly to question bar owners after deadly ski resort blaze
A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.
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Meet the team behind "The Traitors"
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Holly Hunter on "Star Trek" series
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Sophie Turner talks new thriller "Steal"
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
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Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida teen's suicide linked to chatbot
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
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.
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.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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.
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Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
AOC reacts to ICE officer shooting
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reacting to the shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where an ICE officer killed Renee Good. This comes as other lawmakers weigh potential congressional action against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump, Vance reacted to the ICE shooting
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are reacting to the shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday where an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Noem on ICE officer who killed Renee Good
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took questions from reporters Thursday, a day after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
What we know about Renee Good
Details are emerging about Renee Good, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by an ICE officer. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
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NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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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?
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Former police commissioner on ICE shooting
Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison joins CBS News with his thoughts after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Vance slams media over ICE shooting coverage
Vice President JD Vance reiterated the Trump administration's message about Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis during Thursday's White House press briefing. Vance said the ICE agent acted in "self-defense." CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Questions about ICE protocol after shooting
Protests are continuing in Minneapolis after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more. Warning: This report contains disturbing video.
Pope Leo meeting with world's cardinals
Pope Leo is meeting with the world's cardinals at the Vatican this week for discussions that could impact the future of the Catholic Church. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
House poised to pass ACA tax credit extension
The House is set to vote Thursday on a three-year extension of enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. Nine Republicans joined all Democrats during a procedural vote Wednesday to advance the measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.