Assad appears confident on Syria state TV
The Syrian president said $400 billion would be needed to restore Syria's economy and called the coalition missile strikes "an act of aggression"
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On the ground at the smoldering aftermath of a missile strike in Syria
Sayed said he has worked at the Barzeh complex for 38 years and insisted it is "totally incorrect" that chemical weapons were being developed there
Syria reacts to coordinated airstrikes
The Syrian government reacted to the coordinated airstrikes launched by the U.S., France and the UK. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane was in Damascus when the airstrikes started -- and ended. He joined CBSN to discuss the situation on the ground.
Trump says Syria strikes "perfectly executed," declares "Mission Accomplished!"
President Trump said the U.S. is "prepared to sustain" such military intervention until the use of chemical weapons in Syria ends
Syrians take to the streets of Damascus in defiance after airstrikes
Syrians said they were jolted awake around 4 a.m., when the attack began, with missiles hitting the eastern suburbs of Damascus
U.S. airstrikes targeted Syrian chemical weapons infastructure
Defense Secretary called these a "one-time shot," and said "this wave of airstrikes is over"
Report from Syria
CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane is the only network correspondent inside Damascus, Syria. He reports that as President Trump was speaking, he heard "rumbling" that appeared to be airstrikes.
Just miles from alleged chemical attack, life goes on in Damascus
People in the government-controlled city shrugged off the possibility of being a target
Potential responses to Syria chemical attack
President Trump has addressed the possibility of retaliation in Syria in response to a suspected chemical attack in the city of Douma over the weekend. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to discuss what a U.S. military response might look like.
White House considers options in Syria
Days after a suspected chemical attack in Syria killed dozens of civilians in Syria, the White House is considering how to respond. President Trump accused Syrian President Bashar Assad of carrying out the attack against rebels in the town of Douma. Retired U.S. Army reserve Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer joins CBSN to discuss possible U.S. military response, as the commander in chief discusses pulling troops from Syria.
U.N. Security Council to meet over alleged chemical attack in Syria
Initially there were 2 meetings called for; one by U.S. and allies, and another by Syria's biggest backer, Russia
Trump threatens "Animal Assad," Putin for suspected chemical attack in Syria
"Another humanitarian disaster for no reason whatsoever. SICK!" the president tweeted Sunday
Dozens dead in suspected chemical weapon attack
First responders in Syria said they found families suffocated in their homes and shelters, with foam on their mouths
Transcript: Sen. Ben Cardin on "Face the Nation"
Cardin joined us to discuss the suspected chemical attack in Syria, how the U.S. should respond and more
Syria's Assad poised for another huge symbolic victory
Biggest rebel group in eastern Ghouta suburbs of Damascus begins surrendering after brutal Russian-backed offensive
Doctors in Syrian city struggle to treat flood of airstrike victims
More than 700 people have been killed by Syrian airstrikes in Eastern Ghouta over just the past two weeks, but in the north, the Kurds are now fighting Turkey
Inside a school still running on the edge of rebel-held Syria
Half the kids aren't there, and for those who do show up, the sounds of war are the frightening new normal
Syrian civilians hunker down as humanitarian crisis in Ghouta deepens
At a humanitarian corridor set up in Syria, ambulances were lined up, but fearful civilians never came
Why nobody is escaping through Syria's "humanitarian corridors"
As bombed hospitals without supplies strain under the pressures of war, CBS News visits an escape corridor, which remains empty
Doctor in Ghouta describes crisis in Syria: "We are under siege"
Bit by bit, the Assad regime is wiping out resistance in the western half of Syria
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
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"
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Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
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Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
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Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
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The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
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Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
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Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
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Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague
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Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
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Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Alice Cooper, Joe Perry on Hollywood Vampires
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
Insider details on New York Fasion Week
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Busta Rhymes talks career and new album
Busta Rhymes sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new album, "Dillagence II," and J Dilla's legacy after the rapper's shocking death in 2006.
De Niro on 25 years of Tribeca Festival
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Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic employee says AI could kill humans
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job, alleging that neither Anthropic nor OpenAI is acting ethically and that the two tech giants are aware they are "gambling with our lives." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you need to know.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI
A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm pushed back Tuesday against claims made by Rep. Jamie Raskin about potential "insider political influence." Reed Cowan has the details.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
How a police memo became piece of 9/11 history
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Missouri's confusing map dilemma
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