Turkey attacks Syrian base used by U.S.-allied Kurds
Iran has also stepped-up attacks on Kurdish groups in the region, drawing a warning from the U.S. over actions that "threaten our shared goals."
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Huge ancient Roman mosaic unearthed in Syria depicts gods and war
The head of Syria's antiquities ministry says the stunning mosaic includes scenes from the Trojan War and the mythical battle with the Amazons.
U.S. troops carry out raid in Syria against "senior" ISIS official
A monitoring group says it was the first American raid in Syrian government-held territory, and a U.S. official confirmed that one person was killed.
Three U.S. troops in Syria suffer minor injuries in rocket attacks
The U.S. military responded with airstrikes that killed four suspected militants.
U.S. airstrikes hit Iran-backed militia infrastructure in Syria, U.S. says
The strikes in an oil-rich province came days after Iran-backed groups used drones to aim at U.S. personnel in the region. No casualties were suffered in that attack.
Iranian general "martyred" in Syria while "on a mission"
Iran's state-run media announced the death but gave no info on Revolutionary Guard Corps General Abolfazl Alijani's "mission," or his demise.
Family "angry" over teen's reported death in prison for ISIS detainees
Yusuf Zahab was just 11 when his brother lured his parents to the terror group's so-called "caliphate." Human Rights Watch says thousands of kids like him are jailed in "life-threatening" conditions.
U.S. drone strike kills al Qaeda-linked commander on motorcycle in Syria
Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was a senior leader of Horas al-Din group. The attack was the latest in a series over the past few years targeting al Qaeda-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
5 Syrian troops among 9 people killed by Israeli air strike, monitor says
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said an ammunition depot and several positions linked to Iran's military presence in Syria were among the targets near Damascus.
Battle for Raqqa offers "cautionary tale" on harm to civilians in urban combat, report says
The report by the think tank RAND concluded that while the Defense Department made efforts to prevent civilian harm in the 2017 battle for Raqqa, there remains room for improvement.
Syrian eyewitness details crimes against humanity
"I know what Russia has done in Ukraine — what it can do — because I know what it's done in Syria," he said.
America's allies in Syria accuse Turkey of giving ISIS a "safe zone"
The rebel Syrian Democratic Forces have been America's go-to ally in the fight against ISIS, but another ISIS leader's death near Turkey has them asking difficult questions.
ISIS leader blows himself up during U.S. special ops raid in Syria
Biden praised the troops who carried out the raid "to protect the American people and our Allies," and said the ISIS leader killed his own family members with his bomb.
Senior ex-Syrian cop convicted of overseeing deadly abuse of prisoners
Landmark ruling in Germany makes former secret police officer Anwar Raslan the highest-ranking official from the Assad regime convicted of the charge to date.
The evidence of Assad and his regime's legacy of war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
U.S. troops in Syria come under attack after strikes on militias
There were no injuries and damage is being assessed, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Colonel Wayne Marotto said.
"So-called" election to hand Assad new mandate in Syria
Despite an ongoing war that has killed hundreds of thousands, displaced millions and crippled the economy, many Syrians asked, "Who else?"
At least 6 reportedly killed as Syrian regime shells a hospital
Activists and aid workers say attack on hospital in Aleppo province is 5th strike against a health facility this year by Bashar Assad's forces or his Russian allies.
Education was a lifeline for this Syrian immigrant. Now he's helping others.
"I am very fortunate to be alive, to be sitting here and talking about it," says Majid Abdulsamad, who started a new life in the U.S. and how helps others do the same.
Why Syria's civil war is still a "living nightmare" after 10 years
Many hoped the uprising against Bashar Assad would oust him quickly. 400,000 lives later and with no end to the suffering in sight, he's planning a reelection bid.
Syrian refugees at "breaking point" after 10 years of civil war
Ammar Haj's family are just surviving as refugees in Jordan, but with child labor, sexual violence and suicide attempts rising - and hope fading - they're may be the lucky ones.
Syrian president and wife catch COVID as war mires pandemic response
Spokesman says Bashar Assad, whose regime has been crippled by a decade of war and international sanctions, is "in good health" as vaccinations get staggering start.
The evidence of Assad and his regime's legacy of war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Even war and COVID fail to dampen U.S. troops' Thanksgiving spirit
More than 100 service members have COVID-19 at a single base in Iraq, but the doctor in charge says the invisible enemy has united the troops in a way he's never seen.
Trump sent officials to Syria to try to negotiate Austin Tice's release
Sources say the president quietly sent senior officials to Damascus in a bid to get kidnapped journalist Austin Tice home before the election, but they couldn't make a deal.
World
Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam, tying Nadal's record
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
Iranian state TV says defense factory hit in drone attack
The state-run news agency IRNA said three drones were shot down by Iranian air defenses.
At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Tiny radioactive capsule that was lost in Australia triggers search
Police have determined the incident to be an accident and no criminal charges are likely.
Opium production rises 33% in Myanmar, U.N. report says
In this season, farmers earned twice as much selling opium in 2022 as they did the previous year, the report found.
3 dead, 1 missing as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city
Authorities said three people were dead and at least one missing as record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread disruption.
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
Palestinian teen wounds 2, day after 7 killed in Jerusalem
The 13-year-old alleged attacker opened fire on Saturday, wounding a father and son, officials say.
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
HBCU coach apologizes for recruiting QB who lost scholarship over racial slur
Just a week after his hire, Coach Quinn Gray had to make an apology about his decision to make and then retract an offer to Marcus Stokes.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump, Biden docs to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Saturday.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Arizona Republicans pick former Trump aide to lead state party
The former state treasurer, and former aide to Donald Trump, will replace Kelli Ward as the Republican Party chair in Arizona.
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump, Biden docs to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Saturday.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Arizona Republicans pick former Trump aide to lead state party
The former state treasurer, and former aide to Donald Trump, will replace Kelli Ward as the Republican Party chair in Arizona.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam, tying Nadal's record
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
Iranian state TV says defense factory hit in drone attack
The state-run news agency IRNA said three drones were shot down by Iranian air defenses.
At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Tiny radioactive capsule that was lost in Australia triggers search
Police have determined the incident to be an accident and no criminal charges are likely.
Opium production rises 33% in Myanmar, U.N. report says
In this season, farmers earned twice as much selling opium in 2022 as they did the previous year, the report found.
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Meret Oppenheim: An artist beyond categorization
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist and photographer was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century, and is now the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist's reinvention of herself
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports on a new retrospective of Oppenheim's work, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson on "Banshees," friendship
The actors are both Oscar-nominated for the acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt.
"Banshees of Inisherin" stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson
The acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt, stars two actors who clicked while collaborating on the 2008 classic "In Bruges." Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, both Oscar-nominated for their performances in "Banshees," talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about their friendship, and the challenge of playing ex-friends.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Emmy Award-winning college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer.
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Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying images on the web.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs that can spread disinformation, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying the attributes and history of images and videos on the web. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how Content Credentials can help retain trust in journalism, and protect democracy from propaganda.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Questions raised after Georgia cop says his wife fatally shot herself
Just days after Amanda Perrault, the wife of an Eatonton police officer made allegations of abuse against her husband, he claimed that she took her own life.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Los Angeles shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Crest.
Teen shoots, wounds 2 in Jerusalem, officials say
One day after a mass shooting claimed seven lives at a synagogue in Jerusalem, a second shooting Saturday left a father and son critically wounded. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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DOJ working to brief senators on Trump, Biden docs
In a letter obtained by CBS News, a Justice Department official said prosecutors are working to brief lawmakers on potential risks to national security after the discovery of classified documents at the homes of both former President Donald Trump and President Biden.
Face the Nation: Warner, Rubio, Demings
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Chinese businesses in the U.S., Tyre Nichols death and violence in Israel.
Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank amid outbreak in violence
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is traveling to Israel and the West Bank amid an outbreak of violence that has raised security concerns in the region.
Warner and Rubio on classified documents and more
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio, the chair and vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, discuss the investigations into classified documents found at the homes of President Biden and former President Donald Trump, the threat posed by China, TikTok and more.
Val Demings: Tyre Nichols video "shocking and appalling"
Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida, who served in law enforcement for 27 years, including four years as the Orlando police chief, says she "could not believe what I was seeing" in the video of five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols, an unarmed Black man who died three days later.