U.S. warns against "reckless" Syria assault as Russia hammers rebels
New U.S. envoy claims "lots of evidence that chemical weapons are being prepared" for regime attack on rebel holdouts in Idlib
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Russia dismisses Trump's warning over expected Syria offensive
President says it would be "grave humanitarian mistake" for Russia and Iran to take part in "potential human tragedy" in Idlib
Two Americans develop vast network to alert Syrians of incoming airstrikes
Their computer-generated alerts now reach more than 2 million Syrians, they believe, via warnings on smartphones and air raid sirens
Russia says it will hold war games in Mediterranean this week
Moscow blames U.S. for forcing its "powerful" military build-up in the Med as West and Moscow trade warnings over looming Syria offensive
Dozens killed as reported arms cache blast levels buildings
Britain-based war monitoring group says 17 kids among dead in catastrophe caused by apparent rebel weapons depot
When hospitals become targets in Syria's civil war
Syria's dictator is trying to quash the remnants of rebellion by bombing hospitals. Still, brave doctors in the country, many of them American volunteers, are risking everything to save lives
ISIS kidnaps dozens of women, girls in deadly Syria raids
Islamic terror group stormed minority Druze villages, murdering at least 220 and seizing 36 women and girls
Dozens killed in string of bombings blamed on ISIS
State-run media in Syria say biggest attack in southern province of Sweida targeted shoppers at a busy vegetable market
Israel shoots down Syrian fighter jet
1st such shoot-down in 4 years comes as Syrian forces battle to Golan Heights border for first time during Syria's civil war
Israel helps hundreds of Syrian White Helmets evacuate
Hundreds of members of White Helmets and their families were rescued from Golan Heights, where they faced in danger from the Syrian government.
Israeli military evacuates Syrian White Helmets
State Department welcomed the rescue of "these brave volunteers" and cited the U.N., Israel and Jordan for helping with the operation
$1.4M ISIS cache of "jihadist's drug" seized, U.S. says
Pentagon says allied forces in Syria found huge haul of "Captagon" pills, an amphetamine-type narcotic used on battlefield
Trump authorizes release of some funds for Syria's White Helmets
Release of approximately $6.6 million for the White Helmets and a U.N. agency accounts for a fraction of some $200 million in frozen funds for Syria stabilization programs
Watchdog: Nerve agent, toxic chemical "very likely" used in Syria attacks
The OPCW's fact-finding team is not mandated to apportion blame for chemical attacks
Russia denies airstrikes as dozens killed in "de-escalation" zone
Monitoring group says Russian jets were behind deadliest assault this year in northern Syrian province to which thousands have fled
Rights group accuses U.S. of "annihilation" in Syria
U.S. military calls Amnesty International report suggesting scant regard for civilian life in Raqqa "grossly inaccurate"
Assad's forces say ISIS out, capital city "completely safe"
Syrian army says militants ousted from all of Damascus suburbs for 1st time in almost 7 years
U.N. warns of "conflagration," Iran accuses Israel of "baseless" attack
Tehran denies firing rockets at Israel, calls it a "fabricated" pretext for attack on forces in Syria
Israel bombs "dozens" of alleged Iranian targets in Syria
Defense chief says military "struck almost all the Iranian infrastructure in Syria," warns Tehran, "If we get rain, they'll get a flood"
U.S. freezes funding for Syria's "White Helmets"
The U.S had accounted for about a third of the relief group's overall funding
Many Iranians reportedly killed in missile strike in Syria
Iranian media give conflicting reports about overnight incident amid speculation strike was carried out by Israel
Russia chided for "obscene masquerade" on Syria attack
Russia offers up Syrian "witnesses" who were purportedly used in "staged videos" after suspected chemical attack
Russia to supply Syria "new missile defense systems"
Military's statement does not specify what weapons Assad will get, but it could represent reversal of pledge made a decade ago
Chemical weapons inspectors visit site of alleged gas attack
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it "will evaluate the situation and consider future steps including another possible visit to Douma"
FBI offers $1M for info on American reporter missing in Syria
Austin Tice, a former Marine, disappeared in August 2012 while covering Syria's civil war
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Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Serbian protesters clash with police amid anti-government rally in Belgrade
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Bodies of divers who died in Maldives scuba accident returned to Italy
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
Coal mine explosion in China kills at least 82 people, state media say
The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Fake political party led by an AI cockroach overruns Indian politics
The satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" calls itself a "political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." India's government may be trying to squash it.
NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed by family
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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Trump says U.S. is "getting a lot closer" to agreement with Iran
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes
Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character. The stories are paired with lesson plans created by a nonprofit at Iowa's Drake University called "Character Counts!"
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Trump says U.S. is "getting a lot closer" to agreement with Iran
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
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CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Serbian protesters clash with police amid anti-government rally in Belgrade
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Bodies of divers who died in Maldives scuba accident returned to Italy
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
Coal mine explosion in China kills at least 82 people, state media say
The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.
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Summer movies to rush to the theater for
Matt Singer, the editor and critic for ScreenCrush.com, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" for a preview of this summer's hottest movies worth watching.
Ryan Bingham reflects on his music, TV career
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris steps into the Marvel universe
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "Relevance"
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "Let the Big Dog Eat"
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Let the Big Dog Eat."
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
Woman accused of shooting 2 lawyers
A woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
Trump says Iran deal is close, Iran disagrees
President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Chemical crisis in Southern California
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.
Kyle Busch died of pneumonia, sepsis: family
NASCAR star Kyle Busch's family on Saturday revealed his cause of death as "severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." Lindsey Reiser reports.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.