Syria's Aleppo airport resumes flights amid nearby offensive
The airport has been closed since 2012 due to fighting.
Syria Crisis
U.N. official says Syrian refugee crisis "cruel beyond belief"
Since December, 900,000 civilians have been forced to flee Syrian and Russian bombs in the northwest. Most are women and children.
Displaced Syrians are camping in freezing conditions
A military offensive in northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war.
U.S. convoy comes under fire in Syria, sparking deadly clash
"In self-defense, coalition troops returned fire" after forces loyal to Syria's government opened fire on several vehicles, the U.S. military says.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker on the suffering "still happening" in Syria
Filmmaker Waad al-Kateab's Oscar-nominated documentary is a moving account of life during the five-year siege of Aleppo, Syria.
Syria's White Helmets try to start new lives
One man who spoke to CBS News said it's hard to forget the years of war.
Inside a school for Syrian refugee children fleeing bombs
Children make up the vast majority of more than 200,000 people who fled the Turkish invasion, according to the U.N.
Chemical weapons watchdog defends Syria report amid claims of bias
Russia and Syria have always denied using chemicals in deadly Douma attack, and now WikiLeaks claims whistleblower evidence backs them up
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
U.S. forces ramp up firepower in Syria
The power is not to match ISIS, but the Syrian regime, Russians and militias backed by Turkey
National security adviser "concerned" about possible war crimes in Syria
"There is no place for genocide, for ethnic cleansing, for war crimes in the 21st century," O'Brien said on "Face the Nation"
Kurds hurl rocks at Turkish and Russian convoy
Women with rocks and even children armed with eggs prepared for a Turkish and Russian convoy inside Syria
Pentagon says U.S. won't keep revenue from Syrian oil fields
President Trump ordered the withdrawal of troops from the region weeks ago
Top Democratic chairman slams decision to pull U.S. troops from Syria
President Trump said the priority now is for U.S. troops to protect oil wells
Car bomb in Syrian border town kills 13
The town was captured last month by Turkey-backed opposition gunmen
U.S. plans to send troops to northern Syria to defend oil
A combat unit armed with tanks would be sent in to help about 200 lightly armed troops who are staying in Syria to protect the oil fields
U.S. chides Turkey for "heading in the wrong direction" in Syria
Weeks after Trump ordered U.S. forces out, clearing the way for Turkey's incursion, U.S. defense chief says Turks "put us all in a very terrible situation"
CBS News gains rare access to Turkish-controlled Syria
The Turkish offensive cost hundreds of lives and thousands of civilians were forced to flee
"Caught between two allies": Gauging military threats in Syria
On this week's episode of the "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, go behind the lines of what's happening as U.S. troops move out of Syria
As U.S. troops leave Syria, Russian and Turkish forces replace them
And it still wasn't clear where the roughly 1,000 American forces being pulled out of the country will go, but it seems they can only stay in Iraq for a month
Deal between Turkey and Russia puts offensive in Syria on hold
As American troops leave eastern Syria, the Russians have stepped in
Turkey's Erdogan threatens to "crush" former U.S. allies in Syria
The Trump administration, accused of abandoning America's Kurdish allies, got Erdogan to agree a brief ceasefire, but that ends today
U.S. troops are not coming home from Syria, and some may stay there
In spite of President Trump saying he's bringing Americans home, most troops in Syria are just moving to Iraq, and they'll still be ready to fight ISIS
Fighting persists after Turkey agrees to "pause" its Syria onslaught
There are concerns the short ceasefire announced by Pence hands Turkey exactly what it wants, as claims surface of Turkish forces using chemical weapons
Mike Pence announces ceasefire in Syria
Turkey will pause its invasion for 120 hours to allow Kurdish allies to withdraw from the safe zone of the border region
World
Reports of cannibalism among Arctic polar bears rising: Scientists
Among the factors responsible for the change could include increased human activity and diminished hunting grounds.
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
How deadly is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?
The CDC says COVID-19 symptoms can appear in as little as two days or as long as two weeks after initial exposure.
38 killed in Delhi religious violence as India balks at U.S. reaction
A U.S. government commission urged Indian leaders to stop the "unchecked violence" as mobs attack people, including journalists, in the capital.
Did U.S. companies help fuel fires in the Amazon rainforest?
"I think we're shielded from what our money is doing abroad," said Christian Poirier, the Brazil program director for Amazon Watch.
Americans warned to prepare as virus picks up steam outside China
Hundreds more COVID-19 cases confirmed in South Korea, including a U.S. troop, as death toll nears 3,000 worldwide and a CDC warning weighs on stock markets.
The six largest coronavirus outbreaks outside of China
More new coronavirus cases were reported outside of China than inside the country on Wednesday — the first time since global health officials began tracking the virus.
Scientists find first "animal" that doesn't need oxygen to live
The discovery expands the definition of what an "animal" can be, researchers say.
Period products in Scotland could become free
Scotland is the first nation in the world to do so, and the U.S. could be next.
Harry and Meghan's new statement hints at widening royal rift
They had originally planned to use "Sussex Royal" as the brand for their charitable foundations and business ventures, according to CBS News' Charlie D'Agata.
Hong Kong is handing out $1,200 in cash to 7 million people
The big giveaway is an effort to boost the territory's damaged economy after months of political unrest.
2 Americans accused of murdering Italian police officer go on trial
The Californian men accused of stabbing an Italian police officer to death while on vacation have appeared in court.
Maria Sharapova retiring from tennis at 32
The tennis superstar announced Wednesday that she is stepping away from the game.
Why coronavirus could help save China's endangered species
Outbreak prompts Chinese officials to ban eating wild animals, which may help save one of the most trafficked animal on the planet.
Should you wear a face mask to protect against coronavirus?
The CDC has asked Americans to be prepared for the COVID-19 illness to spread in the United States.
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Reports of cannibalism among Arctic polar bears rising: Scientists
Among the factors responsible for the change could include increased human activity and diminished hunting grounds.
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
How deadly is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?
The CDC says COVID-19 symptoms can appear in as little as two days or as long as two weeks after initial exposure.
38 killed in Delhi religious violence as India balks at U.S. reaction
A U.S. government commission urged Indian leaders to stop the "unchecked violence" as mobs attack people, including journalists, in the capital.
Did U.S. companies help fuel fires in the Amazon rainforest?
"I think we're shielded from what our money is doing abroad," said Christian Poirier, the Brazil program director for Amazon Watch.
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Scientists discover amphibians are able to glow in the dark
Frogs and salamanders have been keeping a secret from humans since the beginning of time 🐸
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
The No. 1 way to prevent coronavirus isn't wearing a face mask
Coronavirus masks are expensive, they only last a few hours – and they may not even help.
Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
Top impeachment investigator to leave House Intel post
Goldman was one of Schiff's top lieutenants during the probe into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
Politics
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Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
Top impeachment investigator to leave House Intel post
Goldman was one of Schiff's top lieutenants during the probe into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
Barr says U.S. has "moral obligation" to combat rise in police suicides
"These are staggering statistics, and a lot more has to be done," Barr told a conference of police chiefs in Miami.
Pelosi accuses Trump of "playing politics" over coronavirus response
House Leaders Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy called for bipartisanship...then quickly pivoted to attack their respective opposing parties.
Trump taps Pence to head up coronavirus outbreak response
The president said the $2.5 billion his administration has requested is a "lot," but they'll spend "whatever's appropriate."
Entertainment
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Steven Seagal charged with illegally touting cryptocurrency
Securities regulators says the movie actor failed to disclose payments for pitching a digital coin offering.
ACM Awards nominees announced
Country star Keith Urban will host the awards show, taking place in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5.
Placido Domingo says his apology gave "wrong impression"
Opera icon insists he knows "what I haven't done and I will deny it again," regarding sexual harassment allegations against him
Lawyers claim new evidence clears Lori Loughlin in college scandal
The same goes for her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, the attorneys assert about the newly disclosed information
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle farewell tour
Prince Harry is back in Britain for his farewell tour as a senior member of the royal family. While the split has largely been seen as harmonious, some experts suggest that the details reveal a more acrimonious break up. Holly Williams reports.
Technology
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Steven Seagal charged with illegally touting cryptocurrency
Securities regulators says the movie actor failed to disclose payments for pitching a digital coin offering.
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it'll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease.
Coronavirus has Amazon scrambling to fill inventories, report says
Some sellers on the platform are cutting back on online ads to make sure they don't run out of stock, New York Times says.
Epic, the software company that's changed the sharing of medical records (including, probably, yours)
The Wisconsin company, led by one of the richest self-made women in the world, is using technology to free up doctors and make patient records more transportable
LAPD pursues data-driven policing despite controversy
Los Angeles police are convinced big data can help fight crime, even after shutting down a program that activists said targeted minorities unfairly.
Science
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Scientists discover amphibians are able to glow in the dark
Frogs and salamanders have been keeping a secret from humans since the beginning of time 🐸
Top 10 myths about climate change
Misconceptions and outright misinformation have gotten out of hand. Here's what you need to know.
Scientists find first "animal" that doesn't need oxygen to live
The discovery expands the definition of what an "animal" can be, researchers say.
Why coronavirus could help save China's endangered species
Outbreak prompts Chinese officials to ban eating wild animals, which may help save one of the most trafficked animal on the planet.
NASA's InSight lander has detected over 450 "marsquakes"
The InSight lander is uncovering the mysteries of Mars, one quake at a time.
Health
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New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
The No. 1 way to prevent coronavirus isn't wearing a face mask
Coronavirus masks are expensive, they only last a few hours – and they may not even help.
Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
How deadly is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?
The CDC says COVID-19 symptoms can appear in as little as two days or as long as two weeks after initial exposure.
Jimmy John's linked to new E. coli outbreak
Agency warns consumers who have recently eaten sprouts at the fast-food chain to watch out for symptoms.
MoneyWatch
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Steven Seagal charged with illegally touting cryptocurrency
Securities regulators says the movie actor failed to disclose payments for pitching a digital coin offering.
Jimmy John's linked to new E. coli outbreak
Agency warns consumers who have recently eaten sprouts at the fast-food chain to watch out for symptoms.
Trump taps Pence to head up coronavirus outbreak response
The president said the $2.5 billion his administration has requested is a "lot," but they'll spend "whatever's appropriate."
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it'll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease.
Hong Kong is handing out $1,200 in cash to 7 million people
The big giveaway is an effort to boost the territory's damaged economy after months of political unrest.
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Ex-Baltimore mayor gets 3 years in prison for book scheme
The scandal has shaken Maryland's largest city, which for years has struggled with grinding poverty, political mismanagement, record crime rates and police abuses that led to massive riots.
Lawyers claim new evidence clears Lori Loughlin in college scandal
The same goes for her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, the attorneys assert about the newly disclosed information
Four alleged neo-Nazis accused of intimidating journalists
One defendant allegedly wrote that the goal was to "have them all wake up one morning and find themselves terrorized by targeted propaganda."
Right-wing extremists killed 38 in U.S. last year, report finds
Right-wing extremists, including white supremacists, were responsible for a large majority of extremist murders in the U.S. last year.
5 killed in shooting at Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee
The suspected shooter was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Space
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A "mini-moon" the size of a car is orbiting the Earth
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said the car-sized object was not the Tesla Roadster he launched into space in 2018, which is now orbiting the sun.
NASA's InSight lander has detected over 450 "marsquakes"
The InSight lander is uncovering the mysteries of Mars, one quake at a time.
Katherine Johnson, NASA "Hidden Figures" math whiz, dies at 101
Johnson was famously depicted by actress Taraji P. Henson in the 2016 Oscar-nominated movie "Hidden Figures."
MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
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Worst traffic cities in the U.S., ranked
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami – which city has the worst traffic? And where does your home city rank?
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
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WWII vet plays anthem on harmonica
96-year-old Pete DuPre takes his trusty harmonica everywhere – and he just played it at West Point. The WWII veteran was invited to play the "Star Spangled Banner" before the Army-Navy basketball game, something he was honored to do.
Trump campaign aims to attract black voters
The Trump campaign announced plans to open more than a dozen "community centers" in battleground states in an effort to attract African American voters. Politico White House reporter Gabby Orr joins CBSN to discuss the campaign's newest efforts.
The right way to wash your hands
People around the world are clamoring to buy face masks amidst fears that the coronavirus will continue spreading, but washing your hands is actually the best way to prevent the spread of disease.
Mardi Gras Indians give special performance
A New Orleans woman has photographed and documented the stories of the Mardi Gras Indians for years. But she was diagnosed with brain cancer in Spring 2019 and hasn't been able to cover their work.
What awaits Harvey Weinstein behind bars
Harvey Weinstein could face up to 29 years behind bars after he was convicted on Monday on two felony sex counts. The 67-year-old would normally be housed at New York City's Rikers Island jail until sentencing, but officials reportedly may move him to a different facility for safety. "The City" reporter Reuven Blau joined CBSN with more.
