For the world's 80 million displaced people, memories fade, not hope
Whether they fled a lifetime ago, or just 8 years, some refugees say they'll never give up hope of returning home.
Syrian Refugees
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.
Self-help tool helps Syrians deal with the trauma of war
A program at one of the world's largest refugee camps helps displaced Syrians struggling with mental health and well-being.
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.
How chemical warfare has impacted Syria
A study released in February said that over 300 chemical attacks have taken place during Syria's ongoing civil war. Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, joinS CBSN to discuss the effect of chemical warfare in the war-torn nation.
Jonathan Vigliotti on covering Syria
CBS News foreign correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti traveled to cities like Homs and Palmyra in Syria -- and explains why residents there haven't been able to return to a state of normalcy.
State of the Syrian refugee crisis
The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the worst in the world, with more than 6 million people internally displaced. Chatham House's Allaa Barri joins CBSN to discuss where refugees are going, and the dire need for humanitarian aid in the country.
Ben Stiller urges U.S. to save more Syrian refugees from "limbo"
"We are a country that was built on refugees and immigrants," actor and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador says. "They should not to be demonized."
Syrian children talk about impact of war
About half a million Syrians have been killed in the country's civil war and more have been injured. Caroline Hawley from our partners at the BBC spoke with some of the children who have been impacted by the brutal fighting.
Civilians flee final territory held by ISIS
With few civilians left, ISIS fighters face inevitable defeat
29 children and babies die from cold as families seek shelter: Report
"Children are dying from hypothermia as their families flee to safety," said Elizabeth Hoff, WHO representative in Syria.
Dutch church's 97-day marathon Mass wins refugee family a home
Hundreds of clergy volunteered to keep the service going for months, using an obscure law to shield an Armenian family from deportation
Disgraced reporter may have embezzled donations for war orphans
Influential German news weekly Der Spiegel said Sunday it would file a criminal complaint against a disgraced reporter
Returning to Syria
Though migration rates have declined since 2015, Syrian refugees are slow to return to their country and homes. Mona Yacoubian of the U.S. Institute of Peace joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the plight of the Syrian people for CBSN Originals: Out Of Aleppo.
European migrant crisis
The European migrant crisis peaked in 2015, but migration rates have since declined drastically. But there's still public anxiety in countries like Germany as refugees flee their countries and relocate. Demetrios Papademetriou, president emeritus and co-founder of the Migration Policy Institute, joins Tanya Rivero with more for CBSN Originals: Out Of Aleppo.
State of Syrian conflict
An estimated 13 million people have been displaced since the start of the civil war in Syria in 2011. The ongoing conflict continues to fuel the country's refugee crisis. Jamine El-Gamal, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a former Syria adviser for the Pentagon, joins Tanya Rivero to discuss more for CBSN Originals: Out Of Aleppo.
Syrian women, girls, forced to pay for aid with "sexual services"
Report by United Nations agency finds exploitation of displaced Syrians continues 3 years after charities were warned
Safe or not, Syrian refugees slowly start coming home
Simple homesickness, harsh weather and discrimination lead some to risk it all, all over again
Mediterranean leaders seek help with huge refugee burden
Cyprus, Greece and Jordan pledge to fight terrorism, but say they and others need more help hosting thousands of displaced Syrians
Will the U.S. meet refugee admission goals, and stick to them?
People on front line of U.S. efforts to ease refugee crisis say confusion over Trump's policy is slowing things down, and the future is even more uncertain
74 bodies wash up on Libyan coast, ICRC says
Migrant deaths have risen to record levels along the Libya-Italy smuggling route across the Mediterranean Sea
Canada welcomes Syrian refugees
Nearly 7 out of 10 Canadians support their government's acceptance of Syrian refugees. One such Good Samaritan is Jim Estill, a prominent Canadian entrepreneur and businessman. Haunted by pictures of Syrian cities reduced to rubble and Syrian people dying as they tried to escape, Estill has put up CAN$1.5 million to resettle 58 Syrian families in a small university city west of Toronto. "My thought is, what can I do to help?" Estill told correspondent Martha Teichner. "You don't want to grow old and say you stood by and did nothing. And it's the right thing to do."
Refugees in U.S. flee to Canada
Hundreds of refugees from the Middle East, who were legally admitted to the U.S. are now fleeing to Canada. The refugees worry their legal status could be revoked and Canada has a more welcoming refugee policy.
Syrian family's new home
An extended family from Syria had to wait over 13 years to move to the U.S., but the travel ban got them sent back. When a judge blocked the ban, the family was finally able to move into its new home. Jericka Duncan reports.
World
NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
Satellite images show oil spill disaster unfolding in Mauritius
Desperate efforts are underway to contain an oil spill polluting the archipelago's iconic reefs and protected ecosystems.
Thousands in Beirut protest in a "day of judgment" after blasts
Lebanon's Red Cross said more than 100 people were injured in Saturday's demonstrations
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Ex-Green Berets get 20 years for plot to topple Venezuela leader
Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier, Venezuelan's chief prosecutor said.
Haunting image of Beirut destruction shows clock frozen at 6:09
"It stopped short, never to go again, when Beirut died," the photographer said.
Survivors recount escaping plane crash: "I don't know how I made it"
The jetliner nosedived and cracked in two, leaving at least 18 dead and more than 120 injured.
Hong Kong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
"I want to get out": Desperate Lebanese say they're stuck after massive explosion
Even before this week's blast, the country of 6 million was suffering through a severe economic recession.
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Critics fear Philippines could use COVID crisis to crack down on dissent
"In an environment of horrific rights abuses and impunity, the situation is bound to worsen," a human rights watchdog said.
Plane skids off runway in India, killing at least 18
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants.
Ex-Florida State player, 27, dies after collapsing during training
Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said.
Coroner issues ruling on why "Love Island" host killed herself
Caroline Flack was found dead at her London apartment weeks before she was due to stand trial for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.
Inside the aftermath of Beirut's deadly explosion
The massive blast was so powerful that it left a smoking crater stretching more than 700 feet and registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
Satellite images show oil spill disaster unfolding in Mauritius
Desperate efforts are underway to contain an oil spill polluting the archipelago's iconic reefs and protected ecosystems.
Thousands in Beirut protest in a "day of judgment" after blasts
Lebanon's Red Cross said more than 100 people were injured in Saturday's demonstrations
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Ex-Green Berets get 20 years for plot to topple Venezuela leader
Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier, Venezuelan's chief prosecutor said.
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Schools must allow trans students to use bathrooms that match gender
"A public school may not punish its students for gender conformity," the judges said.
Over 250 quarantined in Georgia district after first week of school
Over a dozen students and teachers from the district have tested positive since school began on Monday.
"Heartbroken": MAC cancels fall football season over virus
The conference's university presidents made the decision to cancel all fall sports - including soccer and volleyball - and explore making them up in the spring season.
Salmonella outbreak linked to onions expands to 43 states
Contaminated onions have now been found in 43 states and sickened 640 people.
How the pandemic may be widening the gender pay gap
During the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic, women have suffered more job losses than men.
Politics
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Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Trump signs measures to boost economic aid
Unemployment benefits at $400 a week were included, lower than the previous rate of $600 a week.
Biden met with Michigan Gov. last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
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Cordovas performs “This Town’s A Drag”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “This Town’s A Drag.”
Cordovas performs “Rain On The Rail”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “Rain On The Rail.”
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Award-winning producer arrested on sex assault and felony charges
Detail — who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Wiz Khalifa — allegedly committed the assaults on women ranging in age from 18 to 31.
Technology
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
Science
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Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Health
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Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Over 250 quarantined in Georgia district after first week of school
Over a dozen students and teachers from the district have tested positive since school began on Monday.
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Is COVID-19 making Black birth more complicated?
Black communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk?
97,000 kids test positive for COVID-19 in two weeks, report says
Experts hope increased testing of children will help determine what role they play in transmission, as school districts around the country return to some form of school.
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How the pandemic may be widening the gender pay gap
During the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic, women have suffered more job losses than men.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service
$2.2 billion of red ink in just 3 months, despite more package deliveries. Losses could top $20 billion in two years.
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Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Vanessa Guillén's murder a "tipping point," Army secretary says
Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
Space
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”