Crisis in Syria hits hospitals
Ongoing violence in Syria is making conditions tough for doctor in Damascus. But just a few miles away in Ghouta, the situation is dire. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.
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Fighting rages in spite of Russia's "pauses" in Syria
"Humanitarian pauses" fail to quell violence in eastern Ghouta suburbs of Damascus, with Russia putting blame entirely on rebels
Bombardment in Syria continues
The U.S. accuses Syria of using chemical weapons against rebel-held areas including the besieged Damascus suburb of eastern Ghouta. Airstrikes and artillery shelling ratcheted up as the Syrian government tries to retake the region. Seth Doane reports from Damascus.
Facing devastating onslaught, rebels in Syrian town fire back
CBS News toured a neighborhood not far from Ghouta, where Syrian forces have been bombing rebels for days
U.S. general calls Russia "both arsonist and fireman" in conflict
Top American general in Middle East says Moscow pushing alternatives to Western-led political negotiations
Russia's "pause" offers some respite, but little progress in Syria
No aid in, and no civilians out of battered Damascus suburbs yet, as Russian military claims rebels bombarding humanitarian escape route
Assad ignores ceasefire, continues bombing trapped civilians
At least 24 more killed, including children, as U.N.-brokered ceasefire remains reality on paper alone, but Putin heralds new daily "pauses"
What a chemical attack in Syria looks like
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has used internationally banned chemical weapons nearly 200 times throughout the civil war threatening his regime. Now, rare footage shows just how brutal those attacks are
What a chemical attack in Syria looks like
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has used internationally banned chemical weapons nearly 200 times throughout the civil war threatening his regime. Now, rare footage shows just how brutal those attacks are. Scott Pelley reports.
War Crime, JR, Jennifer Lawrence
What a chemical attack in Syria looks like; then, larger than life displays by French photographer JR; and, Jennifer Lawrence's surprising trip to the top of Hollywood
Radio traffic as evidence of a war crime
What Edmond Mulet’s UN-OPCW investigators learned from audio of pilots flying near Khan Shaykhun before the attack
Collecting evidence of a war crime
Edmond Mulet explains how his UN-OPCW investigators traced sarin used in Khan Shaykhun to Syria’s original stockpile
As U.N. vote looms, Syrian family begs for help in "hell on earth"
"The world is just watching what is happening in Ghouta. Why?" asks desperate mother trapped under Assad's bombs
"Save the children of Ghouta," plead young sisters in Syria as missiles rain down
Two girls, facing missile attacks in Syria, took to Twitter to share their plight
Civilians "waiting for death" as Assad decimates rebel enclave
Syrian regime dismisses it as "lies," but video from Damascus suburbs shows staggering toll of Bashar Assad's mission to destroy rebels at any cost
Syrian violence and Netanyahu claims
Syrian government airstrikes have killed at least 200 civilians in Eastern Ghouta, marking the deadliest 48 hours in the country in five years. And in neighboring Israel, the corruption case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expanded to include claims against his associates. CBS News Radio correspondent Robert Berger joins from Jerusalem.
Brutal violence in Syria leaves at least 200 dead
Survivors of the most recent airstrikes are scrambling to protect themselves from the next one
Brutal violence in Syria
More brutal violence near Damascus has left at least 200 people dead, and civilians are left wondering when the next strike will hit. CBS News foregin correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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More than 100 killed in Syria assault near capital
Rebel leader claims "new Holocaust" as intense Syrian government shelling leaves at least 20 children dead, group says
Death toll rises from Syrian airstrikes near Damascus
"What have we done to deserve this? Take your fight to the battlefield. We've had enough," one man wailed
Syrian airstrikes
The Syrian government continues its attack on one of the largest rebel-held territories near Damascus. The strikes are impacting civilians, who have already dealt with years of war. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.N. says 137 Syrian sick kids stranded in rebel enclave
"Children are still living through so much horror," UNICEF warns after rare visit to Damascus suburb, urging immediate evacuation
Syria activists: 22 civilians killed in gov't airstrikes, shelling
Fighting showed no signs of letting up ahead of the resumption of U.N. peace talks in Geneva
Fuel shortages hinder Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts in Florida
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
Harris releases medical records, physician says she is in "excellent health"
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent.
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Heavy bombardment in Gaza as U.N. says Lebanon peacekeepers fired on again
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition.
1 killed, several wounded in shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville
Some of those who were being treated at area hospitals were suspected to have been involved in the shooting, police said.
Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
Rare comet may be visible to the naked eye. Here's where to look.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.
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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
High-speed chase leads to clues in man's abduction & "revenge" murder
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Boeing says it's cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 employees
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
7-Eleven to close more than 400 locations. Here's what to know.
Convenience-store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of "underperforming" stores in North America, its Japanese-owner said.
Here's who would benefit from Trump's tax plan on car loan interest
Donald Trump is proposing making interest on car loans tax-deductible. But the benefit would mostly help high earners.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Florida gas stations are in need of fuel. Here's how long it could take.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
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Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Harris releases medical records, physician says she is in "excellent health"
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
How Arizona voters view the divisive issue of immigration
How to secure the U.S.-Mexico border — and what to do about immigrants, legal and illegal, once they enter the U.S. — remain top concerns for voters.
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
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Her little sister needed a kidney. The donation let them both live their dreams
As children, Amaris and Dominique Elston were inseparable. When Dominique needed a kidney, Amaris immediately wanted to donate.
Your friend loves a candidate you hate. Can your relationship survive?
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Revisiting the Nintendo Wii fitness craze
Dr. Jon LaPook looks back at his investigation into "exer-gaming" with the Nintendo Wii, a gaming console that helped many people get in shape by turning video games into a workout.
Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
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Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister, dies at 69
Alex Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions.
World's largest man-made lake is being parched by drought
Zambia's electricity blackouts have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines.
Heavy bombardment in Gaza as U.N. says Lebanon peacekeepers fired on again
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition.
New mayor takes office days after predecessor was beheaded
Gustavo Alarcón, a doctor, was sworn in days after his predecessor was killed and beheaded.
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Waxahatchee performs "Tigers Blood"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now here is Waxahatchee with the title track from her new album, "Tigers Blood."
Waxahatchee performs "Right Back to It"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Right Back to It."
Waxahatchee performs "Crowbar"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Crowbar."
"Men in Black" director talks new memoir
Barry Sonnenfeld, director of the popular "Men in Black" films, is taking readers behind the scenes with his new memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time." The book covers memorable moments from Sonnenfeld's 40 years in Hollywood, from the strange to the hilarious.
Leaked court documents in TikTok lawsuit
More than a dozen states are suing TikTok for allegedly getting children hooked on the wildly popular video-sharing app. Internal court documents leaked this week claim ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, have long known the app and its algorithm can harm the mental health of children.
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TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
U.S. probing telecom hack linked to China
U.S. officials are investigating an apparent China-linked hack of major American telecommunications companies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
How to use your phone's night mode to capture the northern lights
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Musk, Tesla unveil long-awaited "Cybercab" robotaxi
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
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How wildlife reacts to changing climate
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
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Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Climate change impacting U.S. migration
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
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Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
High-speed chase leads to clues in man's abduction & "revenge" murder
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
The investigation into Jermain Charlo's disappearance
On June 15, 2018, Jermain Charlo never returned to her home on the Flathead Reservation near Missoula, Montana. Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the young mother's disappearance and how her family has kept her memory alive.
Toxic mushrooms send 11 people to hospital in Central Pennsylvania
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
Transit systems focusing on fare evaders to win back riders wary about crime
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Maps show best areas in U.S. to see northern lights
Maps show where the northern lights may be visible over the United States.
Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
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Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
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