Syria protests challenge Assad as he tries to put civil war behind him
Syria's Bashar Assad was just welcomed back by the Arab League, but protests echoing the uprising that led to the country's brutal civil war are gaining steam.
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Helicopter "mishap" in Syria injures 22 U.S. service members
The U.S. military says all are being treated, 10 at "higher care" facilities outside the region, and the cause of the accident is being investigated.
Several more attacks on U.S. bases in Syria after strikes on Iran-linked group
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
After 12 years of war, the last thing Syria needed was an earthquake
A U.N.-backed probe has acknowledged a "complete failure" in the emergency earthquake response, which was stymied by Syria's seemingly endless civil war.
Remarkable survival stories continue 11 days after killer earthquakes
One harrowing video shows a dust-covered man being pulled from debris in Turkey asking to borrow a phone to check on his family.
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."
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.
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Christmas carol event goes viral, gets canceled after 7,000 people show up
Every Wednesday in December for the last decade, Londoners have gathered near the Columbia Road Flower Market to sing Christmas carols together, sip on mulled wine and visit neighborhood shops.
U.N. says Israel-Hamas war causing "unmatched" suffering in Gaza
U.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the "suffering of the children in Gaza" is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.
Fossilized skull of a huge "underwater T. rex" found in U.K. cliffs
"I think it would have been able to prey effectively on anything that was unfortunate enough to be in its space," an expert said after a fossilized pliosaur skull was found in the U.K.
Guest's $800K diamond ring found in vacuum bag at Paris' Ritz Hotel
The diamond ring's owner, a Malaysian businesswoman, thought it had been stolen by hotel staff and filed a complaint with the police.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny missing, allies say
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
In Michigan, anger over Biden's war stance could cost him votes
As the administration continues standing by Israel's deadly attacks on Gaza, one Arab-American in Michigan says he and his community can no longer support the president.
National blackout in Kenya draws call for probe into possible sabotage
Amid a 3rd national blackout in as many months, a Kenyan government official asks police to investigate "possible acts of sabotage and coverup."
U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korea; pilot ejects and is rescued
The U.S. Air Force said it happened during a routine training mission and the pilot was in good condition. The cause of the crash was being investigated.
Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
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Bernie Madoff's victims to get additional $158 million in restitution
Nearly 25,000 of the victims in Madoff's Ponzi scheme will see restitution through the Madoff Victim Fund.
These 4 couponing apps could help keep your wallet padded this holiday
Use these apps to earn cashback and rewards on holiday shopping purchases to avoid blowing your budget as gift prices rise.
Sharp rise in antisemitic and anti-Muslim incidents in U.S., groups say
Reports of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. over the last two months were up 337% compared to last year, the Anti-Defamation League said.
Fed rate hikes are over, economists say. Here's the impact on your money.
The central bank's series of interest rate hikes may be drawing to an end. Here are steps to take with your money now.
Special counsel asks Supreme Court to rule on Trump's immunity claim
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
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These 4 couponing apps could help keep your wallet padded this holiday
Use these apps to earn cashback and rewards on holiday shopping purchases to avoid blowing your budget as gift prices rise.
Fed rate hikes are over, economists say. Here's the impact on your money.
The central bank's series of interest rate hikes may be drawing to an end. Here are steps to take with your money now.
Where Shohei Ohtani's $700M deal ranks among biggest pro contracts
Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers for a record $700 million. These players are among the highest paid athletes of all time.
Macy's receives buyout offer — is it all about real estate?
Investment firms are circling the 165-year-old retailer despite its growth struggles. Here's why.
Tucker Carlson is launching a $9 per month streaming service
The ex-Fox News host says paying for the Tucker Carlson Network will offer access to new shows and "Tucker's personal inbox."
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Texas woman leaves state to have abortion after high court paused decision
State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble last week had ruled that Kate Cox could terminate her pregnancy despite the state's ban.
Special counsel asks Supreme Court to rule on Trump's immunity claim
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
New Hampshire man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Vivek Ramaswamy
The Justice Department said Tyler Anderson, 30, of Dover, Hampshire, was arrested Saturday.
Supreme Court declines challenge to Washington state's conversion therapy ban
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh said they would hear the case.
Air Force watchdog finds alleged Pentagon leaker's unit "enabled" leaks
The Air National Guard has taken action against 15 people "for dereliction in the performance of duties" in the wake of intelligence leaks that began as early as February 2022.
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Concerned about a loved one's drinking? Expert explains signs to watch for
How can you tell if a friend or family member may need help when it comes to drinking? An expert shares signs to look for and tips for starting a conversation.
Texas court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court has paused a lower court's decision to allow Kate Cox to get an emergency abortion. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more on why a final decision is so urgent for the 31-year-old.
The increasing hazard of black lung disease facing coal miners
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
Black lung threat increasing among coal miners
Coal mining has always been a dangerous job, with one in every five miners ending up with "black lung" disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with miners and union officials who say coal companies routinely break the rules that could help protect their employees' health; and looks at a new government proposal that might offer real protection for miners, but which is facing opposition from some in Congress.
Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
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Christmas carol event goes viral, gets canceled after 7,000 people show up
Every Wednesday in December for the last decade, Londoners have gathered near the Columbia Road Flower Market to sing Christmas carols together, sip on mulled wine and visit neighborhood shops.
U.N. says Israel-Hamas war causing "unmatched" suffering in Gaza
U.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the "suffering of the children in Gaza" is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.
Fossilized skull of a huge "underwater T. rex" found in U.K. cliffs
"I think it would have been able to prey effectively on anything that was unfortunate enough to be in its space," an expert said after a fossilized pliosaur skull was found in the U.K.
Guest's $800K diamond ring found in vacuum bag at Paris' Ritz Hotel
The diamond ring's owner, a Malaysian businesswoman, thought it had been stolen by hotel staff and filed a complaint with the police.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny missing, allies say
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
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Julia Roberts talks past characters
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Julia Roberts to discuss her new apocalyptic thriller, “Leave The World Behind.” In this preview clip, Roberts revisits her role in “My Best Friend's Wedding” and imagines where her character would be today. The full interview airs Tuesday on “CBS Mornings.”
Golden Globe nominees announced
The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday morning. Fandango managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the nominations and the frontrunners for the prestigious awards, airing on CBS on Jan. 7, 2024.
Golden Globes announce 2024 nominations. See the full list here.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star, dies at 29
Reality TV star Mama June Shannon announced her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell died on Dec. 9 in an Instagram post.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
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Google releases its most powerful AI model
Google has released Gemini, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, as AI seeps into many facets of life. Will Knight, a senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with a look at the revolutionary technology.
The terms people Googled most in 2023
To mark the search engine's 25th birthday, Google also released top search data "of all time" across various categories.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Extraordinarily rare white leucistic gator with born in Florida
The baby gator is one of just eight known leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland, the park where it was born.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Orphaned Alaskan sea otter given second chance at life in Chicago
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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Bernie Madoff's victims to get additional $158 million in restitution
Nearly 25,000 of the victims in Madoff's Ponzi scheme will see restitution through the Madoff Victim Fund.
Man charged in death of 16-year-old Texas cheerleader
Rafael Govea Romero faces capital murder charges in the death of Lizbeth Medina, officials in Edna, Texas, said Sunday.
Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy set for launch to put military spaceplane in orbit
Boeing's X-37B spaceplane is making the program's seventh flight, the first since a marathon 2.5-year mission ended last November.
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
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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.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Google releases its most powerful AI model
Google has released Gemini, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, as AI seeps into many facets of life. Will Knight, a senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with a look at the revolutionary technology.
12/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the fate of the aid package to Israel; plus Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto joins to discuss humanitarian efforts in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Zelenskyy to visit White House Tuesday
With Republicans holding up aid money for Ukraine in a play to get policy changes on the U.S.-Mexico border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will come to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to make his case for funding. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
U.S. facilities being attacked in Middle East
The U.S. military reports there has been a rise in attacks against U.S. facilities located in the Middle East as Israel's war against Hamas continues in Gaza. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the CSIS International Security Program, joins CBS News with his analysis of the aggressions against the U.S. in the region.
Supreme Court asked to weigh Trump immunity
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court in an 81-page request filed Monday to rule if former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution for crimes allegedly committed while he was in office. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.