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Supporters of an Iraqi cleric who announced his resignation stormed the government palace in Baghdad on Monday. The turmoil has led to more than 20 deaths. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
March 20 marks 15 years since President George W. Bush ordered the U.S. invasion of Iraq. CBS News' Lara Logan, now a correspondent for "60 Minutes," was in Baghdad when the war began. She spoke to CBSN about how she sees the invasion a decade and a half later.
Many European nations are starting off the new year with new COVID-19 measures in place, as the Omicron variant drives the number of cases up. Meanwhile, Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after mass protests against a recent deal he made to share power with the army. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM on these and other international stories.
Trump doubles down on Democrats calling deportation delay their "last chance"; Why are so many gray whales dying?
Secretary of defense insists U.S. will not pull out of Iraq; 3D printed limb helps young musician play the cello.
Protesters leave U.S. embassy in Baghdad after more attacks; Classmates collect toys for boy who lost everything in house fire
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi survived an armed drone attack at his home on Sunday. The attack comes two days after violent unrest over recent election results disputed by Iran-backed militia groups. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Defense Secy: No plans to pull troops out of Iraq; Young girl defies disability to become musician
U.S. launches strike on Baghdad airport; 98 year old swimmer proves she's still the best.
ISIS fighters are being pushed back from towns and cities they captured in Iraq, according to the Pentagon. The terror group is also said to be surrounded in the city of Tikrit by Iraqi troops and Shiite Muslim militiamen. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
The Spur Fire also promoted hundreds to evacuate Baghdad, outside Phoenix. It's one of only two company-owned mining towns left in Arizona.
In a potentially historic move, Iran and Saudi Arabia appear to be moving closer to easing tensions after decades of hostilities. Top diplomats from both countries recently held secret bilateral talks in Iraq. GZero Media's Signal newsletter senior editor Alex Kliment joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq on Tuesday urged Erbil and Baghdad to come together for negotiations in the wake of the vote by Kurds in late September for independence. Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Kurdistan's regional government representative to the U.S., joins CBSN to discuss what needs to be done to reach a compromise.
ISIS claims responsibility for a massive bomb in Baghdad set off by remote control that killed 17 people. Another car bomb exploded near a government office Tuesday, killing 14 people. The stepped-up attacks come as U.S.-backed Iraqi forces battle for the last areas of Mosul still under ISIS control. Charlie D'Agata reports from near the frontlines.
As U.S. troops withdraw from Iraq, ISIS fighters appear to be ramping up operations. VICE News recently explored the volatile situation on the ground where Iraqi security forces have launched raids and patrols, cracking down on sleeper cells and undercover operations. VICE News international correspondent Ben Solomon joins CBSN to take us through his report.
After days of searching, wreckage of a missing Indonesian navy submarine was found. India continues to see record coronavirus cases as nations pledge support and aid. At least 82 people are dead after a devastating fire at a Baghdad hospital. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's international headlines.
Initial reports suggested the fire was caused when an oxygen cylinder exploded in the ward of Ibn al-Khatib hospital.
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is meeting with his commanders in Baghdad Saturday to assess the U.S.-led coalition to retake Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city and the ISIS's main stronghold in Northern Iraq. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jason Finan of Anaheim, California was the first American to be killed in the offensive, which began this week. On Friday, ISIS launched a counterattack on the city of Kirkuk, killing 46 people. Holly Williams was there.
The Southeast is being threatened by its most powerful hurricane in more than a decade; The Red Cross has set up nearly 50 shelters in Florida, enough space for thousands of people who evacuated their homes.
It has been ten years since CBS cameraman Paul Douglas and soundman James Brolan were killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq. Senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips shared his thoughts at a memorial service in London.
Monday saw three attacks in three different cities as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close; Darryl McCane lives for second acts at a school where some students are in need of a second chance
Monday saw three attacks in three different cities as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close. No group has claimed responsibility for those bombings, but ISIS has claimed it was behind Sunday's attack in Baghdad which killed more than 200 people. Charlie D'Agata has more.
A suicide truck bomb in Baghdad left at least 115 people dead and more than 200 ahead of the holiday marking the end of Ramadan; The pyrotechnic musical we've all come to expect in a Fourth of July celebration was pioneered by the Souza family
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble as Trump says he's considering new strikes and Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sitting for a transcribed interview as revelations about his relationship with Epstein have rocked his philanthropic foundation.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
President Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that exposed deep divisions on Capitol Hill.
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said he wants Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear before lawmakers in July.
President Trump said he's asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority to "provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent" director of national intelligence.
Israeli restaurateur Yehezkel Schweiger tells CBS News why he's willing to brave daily Hezbollah attacks to bring customers a bit of joy.
A Texas jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the 2025 Frisco track meet murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Despite calls for calm, masked anti-immigration protesters in Belfast set a bus, vehicles and some homes on fire in what one politician called "a race-based pogrom."
President Trump said he's asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority to "provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent" director of national intelligence.
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said he wants Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear before lawmakers in July.
A federal judge banned Alabama from executing an inmate by nitrogen hypoxia, calling the method unconstitutionally cruel.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Police are treating the case as a possible homicide and have a Thai woman in custody, sources told The Associated Press.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
President Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that exposed deep divisions on Capitol Hill.
President Trump said he's asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority to "provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent" director of national intelligence.
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said he wants Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear before lawmakers in July.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sitting for a transcribed interview as revelations about his relationship with Epstein have rocked his philanthropic foundation.
Democrats are aiming to unseat Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the country's most tightly contested gubernatorial contests this year.
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Left stranded in freezing temperatures near Everest's "death zone," the climber said he survived for days with almost no food or water.
Israeli restaurateur Yehezkel Schweiger tells CBS News why he's willing to brave daily Hezbollah attacks to bring customers a bit of joy.
Pakistan says it killed 26 militants in "precise and calibrated" strikes, but Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claim 11 children and a woman are among the dead.
Police are treating the case as a possible homicide and have a Thai woman in custody, sources told The Associated Press.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble as Trump says he's going to launch new strikes and Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Bettors have wagered millions of dollars on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as rumors swirl surrounding the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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.
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
The release of the Epstein files triggered a "freakout" inside the White House for President Trump's top advisers, a new report from The New York Times shows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
An Air Canada pilot is accused of flying 900 flights over 17 years without a proper license. The man used false documents after being promoted to captain in 2009 until his retirement last year, authorities said. He did have a valid commercial pilot license, but never got the license required to act as a captain.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to testify before members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview to discuss his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
A jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in a fatal stabbing of a fellow high school athlete. Jonah Kaplan reports.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump said on social media Wednesday that Iran has "taken too long to negotiate a deal" and that it will "have to pay the price." Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with his take on the negotiation delays.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
The release of the Epstein files triggered a "freakout" inside the White House for President Trump's top advisers, a new report from The New York Times shows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Health officials are warning about the increased risk for potential disease outbreaks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to the lack of federal public health infrastructure and planning. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder shares more about how fans can protect themselves during mass gathering events.
The NYPD and Madison Square Garden are maintaining heightened security for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, despite President Trump not attending. CBS News' Jared Orchacher has more.