Trump goes on Twitter rant against Comey ahead of explosive interview
The president unleashed a barrage of tweets against Comey on the day of a highly anticipated interview and days before his book release
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Comey says assumption of a Clinton win factored into email probe announcement
Comey said "I would" still send the letter knowing that President Trump would win
A closer look at the sites the U.S. targeted in Syria strikes
"This is going to set the Syrian chemical weapons program back for years," Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said Saturday
U.S. launches strike against Syria
President Trump announced strikes on Syria by U.S., U.K. and French forces Friday night. CBS News' Seth Doane is in Damascus, where people told him earlier in the day that they weren't worried about U.S. military action.
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Haley warns U.S. "locked and loaded" if Syria uses chemical weapons again
Nikki Haley relayed the message from Mr. Trump at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council requested by Russia
How are the latest airstrikes different from last year's attack in Syria?
Both the White House and Pentagon insist there are key differences
Michael Cohen under criminal investigation
The government filed court documents Friday confirming President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen is under criminal investigation. There's also news of another payout that Cohen was involved in. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Syria strike reaction
The U.S., together with the U.K and France, launched airstrikes against Syria in wake of a deadly chemical attack last weekend in Douma. CBS News foreign correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joined CBSN to discuss the latest from London.
Pence calls out Russia after Syria strikes
Vice President Mike Pence had strong words for Russia on Saturday, after the U.S. and ally nations launched strikes against targets in Syria.
Pence to Russia: "You're on the wrong side of history"
Further use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime will mean military force, Vice President Mike Pence said
Pentagon says Syria strikes "successfully hit every target"
Pentagon says the U.S. and allies used 105 weapons against three targets overnight, and "significantly crippled" the Syrian regime's capabilities
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen denies traveling to Prague
A new report says special counsel Robert Mueller has evidence that Cohen traveled to Prague in 2016, which Cohen has repeatedly denied
How Russia responded to airstrikes in Syria
The United States, along with the U.K. and France, attacked Syrian targets in retaliation for the Assad regime's alleged use of chemical weapons last week in Douma. Markos Kounalakis, a foreign affairs columnist for McClatchy News and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins CBSN to discuss Russia's response to the airstrikes - and more.
U.N. Security Council meets on Syria
The U.N. Security Council met Saturday morning at Russia's request to discuss U.S.-led airstrikes against Syrian targets that were meant to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad for his alleged use of chemical weapons. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said she spoke with President Trump "and he said if the Syrian regime uses this poisonous gas again the United States is locked and loaded."
European leaders, Canada back Syria strikes but warn against escalation
"The response to these atrocities is legitimate and proportionate," said Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Significance of joint military operation in Syria
The decision to strike Syria Friday night marked President Trump's second order to attack Syria. Last year, he authorized a barrage of missiles to hit a Syrian airfield. The U.S. acted alone. This year, the U.S. had the U.K. and France by its side. Jeff McCausland, national security consultant for CBS News Radio, joins CBSN to discuss the significance of this difference.
The historical roots of Trump's favorite phrases
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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. strikes Syria in response to suspected chemical attack
The strike is the second time President Trump has used military force against the Assad regime for his use of chemical weapons
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U.S. and allies launch strikes on Syria
President Trump announced that the U.S., Britain and France were launching airstrikes on Syrian targets Friday night in response to the suspected chemical attack near Damascus last weekend that killed more than 40 people. CBS News Radio military analyst Mike Lyons and CBS News contributor Ed O’Keefe join CBSN with more on the airstrike in Syria.
Syria strikes: How Congress reacted
Trump announced precision strikes against Syria in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack almost a week ago
Pentagon briefing on Syria military strike
Defense Secretary James Mattis and Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, say airstrikes launched Friday evening were designed to inflict "maximum damage" to Syrian chemical weapons facilities.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Trump said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."
Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Trump seeks delay of payment to E. Jean Carroll, asks Supreme Court to reconsider
The writer is seeking $5 million awarded to her by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced. See the full list.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for license to build Patriot interceptors
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Toddler declared dead in pool accident found alive in hospital morgue
Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
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Judge orders release of more than $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse, defamation case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
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Judge orders release of more than $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse, defamation case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
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Judge orders release of more than $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse, defamation case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
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What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Trump said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
Restaurants rebound with "Kitchen Undercover"
Chef Antonia Lofaso helps struggling restaurants get back on track with her new show, "Kitchen Undercover." Lofaso joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how.
Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk death back in court
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, is due back in court today as he faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings. This comes after prosecutors unveiled footage of him on the Utah college campus where Kirk was killed. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Teen found dead near Mississippi island
The body of missing teen Nolan Wells was discovered off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, officials said. Wells was last seen with a group of friends days before.
Notorious boarding school loses license
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville Campus, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused. Usher Quraishi has more details.
Video emerges in Charlie Kirk murder trial
A new video has emerged in the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson is expected back in court Wednesday. Carter Evans has the latest.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Calls continue for Platner to end campaign
Pressure continues to mount for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to end his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Now, the Maine Democratic Party is accusing Platner's camp of interfering with the process to select a new nominee if he does drop out. Fin Gómez reports.
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President Trump is threatening more strikes against Iran after saying the ceasefire is over. Robert B. Murrett, retired vice admiral in the U.S. Navy, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Trump speaks as NATO wraps
President Trump on Wednesday spoke to reporters about a number of topics as the NATO summit in Turkey came to an end. At one point, Mr. Trump said he wasn't sure if he wants to make a deal with Iran and threatened new strikes against the nation. Watch the full press conference.
Messi lifts Argentina to comeback win
Reigning champion Argentina pulled ahead against Egypt in the Round of 16, scoring a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Former U.S. Men's National Team player Marcelo Balboa shares his analysis.
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