The one role that could make a difference against ISIS
Pentagon admits having this position involved would aid Iraqi troops and make air strikes more effective
The Fight Against ISIS
The role of a joint terminal attack controller (JOTC) -- the person who helps coordinate strikes from the ground -- is especially important in urban combat
The role of a joint terminal attack controller (JOTC) -- the person who helps coordinate strikes from the ground -- is especially important in urban combat. But it's not being used in the fight against ISIS. CBS News correspondent David Martin explains how a JOTC would help Iraqi forces -- and why the Pentagon says it's not currently using any.
Iraqi forces have announced a counteroffensive against ISIS, designed to retake Anbar province
Iraqi forces have announced a counteroffensive against ISIS, designed to retake Anbar province. CBS News foreign forrespondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with the details.
Iraq says it's going back on offense against ISIS
Operation to reclaim Anbar province launched just days after Ramadi falls to jihadists, but optimistic predictions may belie grim realities on the ground
Iraqi leader refutes U.S. criticism over Ramadi
PM al-Abadi says harsh critique from American defense chief "surprised" him, and vows ISIS will be out in "days"
After failures in fight against ISIS, new battle looms
Iranian-backed Shiite fighters say they will succeed where Iraq's forces did not against terrorist group that just took over Ramadi
Iran-backed Shia militias in Iraq say they’re ready to help retake Ramadi from ISIS, which also scored a massive victory in Palmyra in Syria
Iran-backed Shia militias in Iraq say they’re ready to help retake Ramadi from ISIS, which also scored a massive victory in Palmyra in Syria. As Charlie D'Agata reports, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter questioned the Iraqi military’s will to fight after the losses.
Carter: Iraqi forces "showed no will to fight" ISIS
Takeover of Ramadi by smaller ISIS force shows poor fighting spirit, U.S. defense secretary says; Iraqi official blasts U.S. assistance
Should ISIS' gains lead to more U.S. troops in Iraq?
Sen. McCain tells "Face the Nation" the Vietnam War was a lesson for limitations of air power that should be heeded in fight against ISIS
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says President Obama has not been aggressive enough in taking the fight to ISIS militants who have ravaged Iraq and Syria
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says President Obama has not been aggressive enough in taking the fight to ISIS militants who have ravaged Iraq and Syria.
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on the latest territorial gains by ISIS, which captured key gas fields near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria and the city of Ramadi in Iraq
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on the latest territorial gains by ISIS, which captured key gas fields near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria and the city of Ramadi in Iraq.
How ISIS may use its control of Palmyra for funding
Smuggling of city's ancient artifacts could yield group millions of dollars
UK teen's bid to become jihadi bride in Syria foiled by reporter
Daily Mail reporter posed as teen girl wishing to travel with 16-year-old whose older sister is allegedly a recruiter for ISIS
Minnesota man linked to ISIS threatened to kill FBI agents, prosecutors say
Another man accused of trying to join militant group allegedly told friends he'd "spit on America" at the U.S.-Mexico border
In 2007 there were areas of Ramadi where one could walk about freely, thanks to the American troops who fought off al Qaeda during the Iraq war
In 2007 there were areas of Ramadi where one could walk about freely, thanks to the American troops who fought off al Qaeda during the Iraq war. But ISIS has since advanced into the city. David Martin spoke with veterans of Ramadi to get their take on the city's fall.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the implications of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s capture of Ramadi
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the implications of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s capture of Ramadi.
Australia to strip citizenship of some ISIS fighters
Government plans to intensify crackdown on homegrown jihadis, but insists "we don't render people stateless"
Extremist fighters overran Syrian government forces at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, reportedly killing hundreds
A stunning ISIS advance in Syria has put the ancient city of Palmyra at risk of destruction. Extremist fighters overran Syrian government forces at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, reportedly killing hundreds. Clarissa Ward reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
Lives, culture at stake as ISIS claims 2nd key victory
Sunni extremists take control of central Syrian city, putting 2,000 years of history in danger and gaining a worrying foothold
ISIS raises fears of destroying another historical site
Militants seize almost all of ancient town of Palmyra, Syria, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thousands fleeing ISIS fight allowed into Baghdad
Central government had blocked Sunnis fleeing Ramadi from entering capital, now thousands are pouring in
Canada stops 10 youths hoping to "join jihadist groups"
Young people arrested at Montreal airport with purported plans to travel to ISIS territory
The Iraqi government is scrambling to put together a counter-offensive after another humiliating defeat
The United Nations says that nearly 25,000 Iraqis escaped from Ramadi after ISIS took control of the city over the weekend. The Iraqi government is scrambling to put together a counter-offensive after another humiliating defeat. Clarissa Ward reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
Battle for Ramadi is only likely to get worse
In the wake of ISIS militants' bloody capture of a key Iraqi city, there are fears that an effort to retake it could make matters worse
Iraqi army regroups after losing Ramadi to ISIS
The U.N. says 25,000 civilians are fleeing the capital of Anbar province, where nearly 1,300 U.S. troops were killed during Iraq War
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Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas explosion at wedding
The father of the groom said his wife and sister-in-law were also killed in the explosion, BBC News reported.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Human heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs
Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts at a popular whale watching destination in Ecuador's southwest.
Greenland conquest "would be disastrous," Sen. Tim Kaine says
"I think Congress will stop [President Trump', both Democrats and Republicans," Sen. Tim Kaine about any plans to take Greenland by military force.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 11, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 11, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ilhan Omar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 11, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 11, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 11, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican of Florida, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 11, 2026.
Transcript: Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 11, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 11, 2026.
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3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
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Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
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U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
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Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
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Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
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Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
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Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
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Omar says it is "not acceptable" to make early judgments on Minneapolis shooting
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NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas explosion at wedding
The father of the groom said his wife and sister-in-law were also killed in the explosion, BBC News reported.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Human heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs
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Greenland conquest "would be disastrous," Sen. Tim Kaine says
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Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
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Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
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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
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Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
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Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
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Chicago man arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
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Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
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NASA cutting ISS mission short
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