Iraq announces start of major anti-ISIS operation
Iraqi prime minister says military operations to retake the ISIS-held city of Fallujah west of Baghdad will be "a moment of great victory"
The Fight Against ISIS
Top U.S. commander makes secret visit as part of ISIS strategy
Head of U.S. Central Command gets first-hand look at efforts to defeat extremist group
Is ISIS "reverting" to its roots?
Top U.S. commander in Middle East says series of deadly attacks suggest a possible change in extremists' objectives
Dozens killed as bombs tear through packed markets
ISIS attacks aimed at undermining the government, but it's civilians dying, and at an alarmingly increasing rate
U.S. "ready" to arm fractured Libyan gov't in ISIS fight
Political divisions in African nation on Europe's doorstep so stark the gov't itself is split between 2 cities -- all to ISIS' advantage
As ISIS territory shrinks, insurgency-style attacks increase
U.S. envoy says that "this perverse caliphate is shrinking," just as the extremists killed dozens in coordinated attacks in Iraq
ISIS declares state of emergency amid threat to stronghold
U.S. military believes terror organization is planning full-scale defense of its de facto capital
Report: France saw Paris attack coming, failed to stop it
Newspaper says French feared ISIS ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud was plotting attack and tried to kill him
ISIS claims more lives, drives Iraq's political wedge deeper
Latest bombing attack hits cafe patrons north of Baghdad as top Shiite cleric accuses leaders of "closing their ears"
Behind the front lines with a U.S. soldier training Iraqi troops
American taxpayers have spent nearly $30 billion training Iraqi troops over 13 years -- with no end in sight
ISIS' American recruitment on decline, FBI director says
Extremists' influence is on the decline following battlefield losses, cuts in fighters' pay, and a targeted counter-propaganda campaign
Amid political deadlock, ISIS slaughters Shiites in Baghdad
Dozens killed as extremist group again targets Shiite Muslims in attack likely to fuel Iraq's sectarian political unrest
As cease-fire ends, ISIS advances on Palmyra in Syria
City full of ancient relics ravaged by extremists now threatened with a second takeover, as lightly-regarded truce in Aleppo stops
Reporter's notebook: Alongside Iraqi forces fighting ISIS
Charlie D'Agata travels to the front lines outside ISIS-held Fallujah, which has barely budged an inch in the last year
Inside the battle to take back Fallujah from ISIS
ISIS took over much of Anbar province, including Fallujah, two years ago -- Iraqi forces have been fighting to re-take it ever since
Why did ISIS attack the Yezidi people?
The Yezidis of northern Iraq have their own ancient culture and religion -- and that made them a target for ISIS, 60 Minutes reports
Why anger in Iraq's capital matters to America
Threat of new anti-government protests in Baghdad's most secure area has everyone -- including American officials -- on edge
Why were Navy SEALs on front line in ISIS fight?
Combat death of Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Keating IV in Iraq shows how quickly the ground war against the extremist group can change
Syria's "monument men" save thousands of historical artifacts
As ISIS rolled into town, a team of dedicated archaeologists managed to evacuate museum artifacts to safety
Video appears to show battle that left Navy SEAL dead
Images captured by Kurdish peshmerga force seem to show elite American troops in much more than an advisory role
"All they leave is rubble:" Shocking images of post-ISIS Ramadi
Entire city blocks, thousands of homes, restaurants and infrastructure reduce to rubble, and the "scorched earth" policy is changing U.S. tactics
Army captain sues Obama over fight against ISIS
Capt. Nathan Michael Smith files suit in federal court as president deploys more special operations forces to Mideast
U.S. Navy SEAL killed in Iraq battle vs. ISIS
Militants go on offensive north of their Iraqi stronghold, drawing American forces into deadly combat in support of Kurdish Peshmerga
U.S. service member killed fighting ISIS in Iraq
Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the American was killed near the northern city of Erbil
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly bombing in Iraq
Attack targets civilians shopping in open-air market ahead of pilgrimage on foot to shrine
World
At least 2 killed in mass shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
At least two people were killed and several more wounded in a shooting Saturday evening at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said.
Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
A chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday left 13 people injured, including one runner who was pierced by a horn in the face.
South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
10 killed, including Bahamian band, in small plane crash, officials say
The names of those on board the plane have not been released by officials but members of Da Pond Band were among the dead, according to a source.
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New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
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New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
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Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
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At least 2 killed in mass shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
At least two people were killed and several more wounded in a shooting Saturday evening at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said.
Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
A chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday left 13 people injured, including one runner who was pierced by a horn in the face.
South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
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7/11: CBS Saturday Morning
Hundreds were rescued from flooding in Missouri. President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. Plus, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy sat down with Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book.
Dave Portnoy on running "Barstool Sports" like "SNL"
Dave Portnoy founded "Barstool Sports" after quitting a sales job he hated and deciding to strike out on his own.
The James Hunter Six play "A Sure Thing"
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The James Hunter Six play "Gun Shy"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Gun Shy."
The James Hunter Six sings "Here And Now"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Here and Now."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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56 million Americans under heat alerts
Dry heat in the West and Northern Plains is fueling wildfires, including the Summit Fire north of Los Angeles. Gwen Baumgardner reports on the flames and evacuations. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
How the Declaration of Independence evolved
A new exhibit, The Declaration's Promise, celebrates America's independence and showcases how phrases such as "all men are created equal," evolved. Nikole Killion has more.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
Harry and Meghan meet with king and queen
For the first time in more than four years, Prince Harry, Megan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children have met with King Charles and Queen Camilla. Anna Coren has more details.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law
The largest housing bill in years is now law without President Trump's signature. Ali Bauman reports on what the new housing law will do.