Three U.S. troops in Syria suffer minor injuries in rocket attacks
The U.S. military responded with airstrikes that killed four suspected militants.
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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.
As Syria crumbles, many face the "terrifying" option of refugee life
"I would feel guilty if I go, but I would also feel guilty if I don't."
Trump appears to contradict earlier remarks on killing Syria's leader
President tells Fox & Friends he wanted to target Bashar Assad, but Jim Mattis "didn't want to." Two years ago he said it was "never even contemplated."
Russia vows to help Syria "break through" crippling U.S. sanctions
Vladimir Putin has vowed once again to come to the rescue of his ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad.
World
Royal Mint unveils first coins featuring King Charles III
Britons will begin to see Charles' image on their change in December, as 50-pence coins depicting him enter circulation.
Researchers: Nord Stream leak will have "significant detrimental" climate impact
The velocity of the gas erupting from four documented leaks in the pipelines — which NATO has attributed to sabotage — is part of what makes the impacts severe.
Cubans suffer as power outage caused by Hurricane Ian drags on
Ivette Garrido hurried last week to get the 13 pounds of subsidized chicken allotted to her family by Cuba's government and put it in the freezer, happy to have meat to get through Hurricane Ian.
American appears before U.K courts via videolink over crash that killed teenager
An American woman who fled the U.K. claiming diplomatic immunity after she was involved in a fatal traffic accident has appeared in a British court via videolink — an apparent breakthrough in the long-deadlocked case.
India's Supreme Court allows all women to have abortions up to 24 weeks into pregnancy
The ruling came after an unmarried woman in a consensual relationship was denied an abortion by a lower court in July.
Europe's only reigning queen strips four grandkids of royal titles
The mother of Prince Joachim's two eldest sons told Danish media she was "shocked" by the decision.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death revealed
The death certificate published by Scottish authorities says the monarch died at 3:10 p.m. on September 8 in Balmoral Castle, and for the first time, gives the cause.
Porsche shares quick off the line in mega-IPO
Investors eager to get slice of luxury automaker, boosting its stock in first day as a public company.
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Live Updates: Ian a hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
It's forecast to make landfall this afternoon. Ian left catastrophic destruction in Florida and is being blamed for at least six deaths there.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa hospitalized after being stretchered off field
He was spun around and thrown to the turf. While on the ground, his hands froze in front of his face. He remained down for more than seven minutes.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
Jury seated in high-profile Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial
The 12 jurors plus four alternates will hear evidence about the Oath Keepers' alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack starting on Monday.
FDNY veteran killed in "barbaric and completely unprovoked" New York City stabbing
A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself in an apartment.
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Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Boss called Ian "nothing burger" and urged staff to work: reports
Clearwater marketing firm announces its offices would close during storm after facing backlash online.
Ex-eBay execs get prison time for sending live spiders to reporters
In terror campaign, eBay employees stalked online newsletter publishers and sent disturbing deliveries to their home.
Ian's economic toll could reach $60 billion to $70 billion
Tourism, agriculture and mining expected to be the hardest-hit sectors after storm rips through Florida.
How rich is LeBron James? Here's a breakdown of his wealth.
The NBA star's investment in a pro pickleball team is just a sliver of his budding commercial empire.
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Jury seated in high-profile Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial
The 12 jurors plus four alternates will hear evidence about the Oath Keepers' alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack starting on Monday.
Former NSA employee allegedly tried to give classified info to foreign country
Jareh Dalke, of Colorado, wrote to a person he believed to be a foreign agent that he had "very high level" information and that he needed money.
Biden: Hurricane Ian "could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida's history"
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials briefed the president on the massive storm Thursday.
Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Army major and wife indicted for conspiring to give Russia medical secrets
The two, who work as healthcare providers, in August revealed to an undercover FBI agent their willingness to give Russia medical information to help its invasion of Ukraine.
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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa hospitalized after being stretchered off field
He was spun around and thrown to the turf. While on the ground, his hands froze in front of his face. He remained down for more than seven minutes.
India's Supreme Court allows all women to have abortions up to 24 weeks into pregnancy
The ruling came after an unmarried woman in a consensual relationship was denied an abortion by a lower court in July.
Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
Biogen shares rally as Alzheimer's drug results show promise
Late-stage study finds treatment may slow progression of fatal disease that afflicts more than 6 million Americans.
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Royal Mint unveils first coins featuring King Charles III
Britons will begin to see Charles' image on their change in December, as 50-pence coins depicting him enter circulation.
Researchers: Nord Stream leak will have "significant detrimental" climate impact
The velocity of the gas erupting from four documented leaks in the pipelines — which NATO has attributed to sabotage — is part of what makes the impacts severe.
Cubans suffer as power outage caused by Hurricane Ian drags on
Ivette Garrido hurried last week to get the 13 pounds of subsidized chicken allotted to her family by Cuba's government and put it in the freezer, happy to have meat to get through Hurricane Ian.
American appears before U.K courts via videolink over crash that killed teenager
An American woman who fled the U.K. claiming diplomatic immunity after she was involved in a fatal traffic accident has appeared in a British court via videolink — an apparent breakthrough in the long-deadlocked case.
India's Supreme Court allows all women to have abortions up to 24 weeks into pregnancy
The ruling came after an unmarried woman in a consensual relationship was denied an abortion by a lower court in July.
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Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
Royal Mint unveils first coins featuring King Charles III
Britons will begin to see Charles' image on their change in December, as 50-pence coins depicting him enter circulation.
Hip hop legend Coolio dies at 59
Coolio, the rapper best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise," has died. He was 59. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his life.
Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris' American League mark of 61 homers in a season
The New York Yankees slugger did it with a tie-breaking, two-run drive in the seventh inning. It was 117.4 mph off the bat and took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet away.
Rapper Coolio, best known for "Gangsta's Paradise," dies at 59
Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, his manager said.
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Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
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.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
Amazon to hold Prime Day-like shopping event in October
"Prime Early Access" sale will be the first time the retailer holds a major sales promotion twice in a year.
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Science
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
The storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused major flooding in parts of Florida.
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FDNY veteran killed in "barbaric and completely unprovoked" New York City stabbing
A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself in an apartment.
Father, teen son charged in L.A. shooting death of rapper PnB Rock
PnB Rock was gunned down at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles while eating with his girlfriend.
American appears before U.K courts via videolink over crash that killed teenager
An American woman who fled the U.K. claiming diplomatic immunity after she was involved in a fatal traffic accident has appeared in a British court via videolink — an apparent breakthrough in the long-deadlocked case.
Hae Min Lee's family appeals decision to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction
Syed was convicted of Lee's murder in 2000 in a crime that became the subject of the hit podcast "Serial." A Baltimore judge vacated Syed's conviction this month and he was released from prison.
Man pleads guilty in hit-run death of "Gone Girl" actor Lisa Banes
"Brian Boyd drove recklessly with no regard for pedestrians, fatally striking a beloved actress and New Yorker before speeding off to avoid accountability," the DA said.
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NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
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9/29: Red and Blue
Aid underway as Ian causes devastation and death; Ginni Thomas testifies to Jan. 6 committee.
The Uplift: A terrible sandwich and more
A boy who went viral for his "terrible sandwich" review on the first day of kindergarten is using his newfound internet fame for good. A mom is taking her family around the world to make "visual memories" before her kids lose their vision to a disease. And a cowboy from California shares how he and Queen Elizabeth II formed a friendship. Watch this episode of "The Uplift."
Tampa Bay children's hospital survives Ian
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, was able to withstand Hurricane Ian. About 1,000 people rode out the storm at the hospital. Dr. Joseph Perno, vice president of medical affairs for the hospital, joined CBS News to discuss the storm.
Ian causes major flooding in Collier County
Hurricane Ian caused major flooding, and left behind behind mud and debris, in Collier County, Florida, which includes the city of Naples. Bill McDaniel, chairman of the Collier County Commission, joined CBS News to discuss the damage from the storm.
Hurricane Ian's path of destruction in Florida
Hurricane Ian tore through Florida's southwestern coast as a Category 4 storm, damaging homes and businesses and causing widespread flooding in communities including Fort Myers, Naples and Punta Gorda. Record storm surges were seen in areas from Englewood to Bonita Beach. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave and Omar Villafranca are in Florida surveying the damage.