Aleppo hospital attacked
Just 24 hours after the remaining doctors in Aleppo, Syria, reached out to President Obama, another children's hospital was hit by an airstrike. More than a dozen were reported dead. Debora Patta reports.
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Syrians plead for help
President Obama received a letter Thursday from some of the last doctors in Aleppo, Syria. With reports of another alleged chlorine attack on Wednesday night, medical resources are slim as civilians continue paying the ultimate price. Debora Patta reports.
Aleppo in crisis
Syrian forces have surrounded Aleppo. But they haven't been able to lock it down, and rebel forces broke through government front lines over the weekend. Now the city is in danger of becoming a slaughterhouse. Debora Patta reports from inside Syria.
Gas attack in Syria
A Syrian rescue group claims barrels of toxic gas were dropped on a Syrian city. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more details on the suspected case of chlorine gas poisoning.
Graham backs Clinton's proposal for Syria no-fly zone
Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John McCain of Arizona weigh in on the 2016 White House race. While McCain says he will support the GOP presidential nominee, he adds that neither candidate has "displayed a necessary strategy or outlook."
Dozens of State Department officials have called for the U.S. to change its Syria policy and take action against President Bashar Assad
Dozens of State Department officials have called for the U.S. to change its Syria policy and take action against President Bashar Assad. Former U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill joins CBSN with the latest on the controversy.
What was believed the most secure part of Syria was rocked Monday as ISIS detonated a series of bombs along the country's Mediterranean Coast. The area is home to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's family, as well as two Russian military bases.
What was believed the most secure part of Syria was rocked Monday as ISIS detonated a series of bombs along the country's Mediterranean Coast. The area is home to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's family, as well as two Russian military bases. Elizabeth Palmer has more
Monitors say multiple explosions killed more than 100 people
ISIS claimed responsibility for multiple bomb attacks Monday in two Syrian cities on the Mediterranean coast. Monitors say they killed more than 100 people. The region has been stronghold for President Bashar al-Assad. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Five million Syrians are on the run from their civil war, and the UN estimates more than one million are children
Five million Syrians are on the run from their civil war, and the UN estimates more than one million are children. While undercover, CBS News' Holly Williams discovered refugee children pressed into labor for 50 cents an hour.
Syria's very own "Monument Men" managed to save a trove of treasures from ISIS' destruction
Syria's very own "Monument Men" have a mission to protect their country's heritage from all sides in the civil war. Much of the historic city of Palmyra is now in ruins, but they managed to save a trove of treasures from ISIS' destruction. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Syrian military airstrikes on rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo have killed nearly 250 civilians over nine days
Syrian military airstrikes on rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo have killed nearly 250 civilians over nine days. Holly Williams reports on the devastation.
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a partial cease-fire in Syria, but Aleppo was left out
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a partial cease-fire in Syria, but Aleppo was left out. The State Department says Aleppo will be included in future agreements. At least 200 people have died there this week as the Assad regime tries to take back the city from rebels. Holly Williams reports.
A new wave of attacks in Syria's largest city has pushed a partial cease-fire to the brink of collapse
A new wave of attacks in Syria's largest city has pushed a partial cease-fire to the brink of collapse. It's not clear who is behind the airstrikes, but the Syrian regime, with its backers in Russia and Iran, is trying to recapture all of Aleppo from rebel forces. Holly Williams reports.
Intense fighting has broken out in several parts of the country as government forces try to recapture territory from rebels
The partial cease-fire in Syria is on the verge of collapse. Intense fighting has broken out in several parts of the country as government forces try to recapture territory from rebels. The violence comes as Syrians go to the polls for parliamentary elections. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus.
After 10 months under ISIS control, the Syrian government has taken back control of the Palmyra
After 10 months under ISIS control, the Syrian government has taken back control of the Palmyra. The city was once home to some of the world's most ancient artifacts. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer is the first American journalist inside the city since its release from ISIS' hold.
Russian combat engineers have arrived in Syria to start clearing the archaeological sites of mines and booby traps left by ISIS
Russian combat engineers have arrived in Syria to start clearing the archaeological sites of mines and booby traps left by ISIS. CBS News correspondent Liz Palmer, one of the first Western journalists to get access to the ancient city since it was wrested from ISIS control, joins CBSN with more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to withdraw most troops from the Syrian war, which began five years ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to withdraw most troops from the Syrian war, which began five years ago. CBS News' Holly Williams joins CBSN to discuss why Russia decided to suddenly pull away from the war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, saying their goals have been reached
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, saying their goals have been reached. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Holly Williams join CBSN with analysis.
In Aleppo, Syria's largest city, rebels battled regime fighters for three years
In Aleppo, Syria's largest city, rebels battled regime fighters for three years. After the fighting was done and all the dust settled, most of the city was decimated -- including the ancient market. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Next week will mark five years since the uprising in Syria that sparked a horrific civil war
Next week will mark five years since the uprising in Syria that sparked a horrific civil war. Since its start, a quarter of a million people have been killed. Holly Williams reports from northern Syria, where a U.S.-backed group is taking on ISIS -- and winning.
After several years of fighting, the Syrian army was able to take back the city of Homs from opposition fighters
After several years of fighting, the Syrian army was able to take back the city of Homs from opposition fighters. The war is currently in a cease-fire that began on Saturday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from inside Syria.
Two days after a partial cease-fire in Syria, the cessation of hostilities is mostly holding up
Two days after a partial cease-fire in Syria, the cessation of hostilities is mostly holding up. But as Elizabeth Palmer reports from the war-torn city of Homs, the relative peace has brought little peace of mind.
In response to the bloodbath in Syria, the U.S. is trying to broker an immediate ceasefire
In response to the bloodbath in Syria, the U.S. is trying to broker an immediate ceasefire. Margaret Brennan reports Secretary Kerry has tried to convince Russia and Iran to stop their offensive in Aleppo, but that doesn't seem likely.
While millions have fled Syria, tens of thousands can't escape the war-torn country
While millions have fled Syria, tens of thousands can't escape the war-torn country. With Russian bombers leveling their homes and Turkey refusing entry, the refugees' situation is looking more dire. Holly Williams reports.
With the help of Russian airstrikes, the Assad dictatorship in Syria is close to surrounding the rebel stronghold of Aleppo
With the help of Russian airstrikes, the Assad dictatorship in Syria is close to surrounding the rebel stronghold of Aleppo. Meanwhile, refugees of the war continue to face obstacles in their search for a safe haven. Holly Williams reports from Turkey.
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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here's what's behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15%, boosting chip financing
Taiwan is responsible for the majority of the world's semiconductor chips.
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Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here's what's behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15%, boosting chip financing
Taiwan is responsible for the majority of the world's semiconductor chips.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
Senate passes 3-bill partial funding package, sending it to Trump
When the Senate returns from a weeklong recess, it will have six remaining appropriations bills to get across the finish line before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
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.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Busfield held without bond in child sex abuse case
Actor Timothy Busfield is being held without bond in his New Mexico child sex abuse case. Busfield denies the charges. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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Busfield held without bond in child sex abuse case
Actor Timothy Busfield is being held without bond in his New Mexico child sex abuse case. Busfield denies the charges. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Civil rights attorney on aiding ICE detainees
The Department of Homeland Security says it has deployed to Minnesota nearly 3,000 agents and officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. James Cook, an Oakland civil rights attorney with the John Burris Law Firm, joins CBS News to explain the process of working with those detained.
Leavitt: Trump's opinion on Machado hasn't changed
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday. Mr. Trump has previously said he doesn't think she has enough support from the people to lead Venezuela. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Latest news as Iran says it halted executions
The White House says Iran is halting executions after a harsh regime response to anti-government protests. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Indictment rocks college basketball world
A 70-page indictment alleges a point-shaving scheme reached 17 college basketball teams over three years. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.