Italian government says journalist detained in Iran
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
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Natick man charged in connection with deadly Iran drone strike
A man from Natick has been arrested on charges he exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a fatal drone strike.
Trump reportedly weighs actions against Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are reportedly considering military action against Iran after he takes office. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd explains further and has more on the New Jersey drone sightings.
Syrians celebrate after Assad's fall
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Iraq on Friday to discuss the future of neighboring Syria. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians came together in Damascus' main mosque for the first day of Friday prayers since the fall of former dictator Bashar Al-Assad. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Family of Travis Timmerman speaks out
The family of Travis Timmerman says they're overjoyed after the American was found in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee spoke with Timmerman's cousin about the ordeal.
U.S. concerns about ISIS comeback in Syria
Syria is at a crossroads in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, with fears persisting that ISIS could use the collapse of the regime, and a potential power vacuum, to stage a comeback. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Are drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known about the aircraft.
Pentagon addresses drones over New Jersey
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that there's no evidence the drones spotted over New Jersey are coming from a foreign entity and flatly denied that there's an Iranian ship off the coast of the United States launching the drones.
Elections planned for Syria
Syria's new interim prime minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, is calling for Syrians who fled the country to return home after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Bashir has been appointed by rebel groups to be the transitional head of government for the country before elections in March. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after Assad's ouster
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial Tuesday, denying any wrongdoing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Latest news on Syrian civil war
Syria's civil war took a surprising turn as opposition rebels affiliated with the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, took over Damascus, marking an end to President Bashar Assad's regime. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the conflict in the Middle East.
Syrian rebels celebrate after toppling Assad
Syrian rebels are rejoicing after seizing control of the government over the weekend, toppling the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad that had been responsible for brutal crimes against the Syrian people. Assad fled to Moscow, finding safe haven with his Russian supporters. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in Damascus, Syria's capital city, with the latest.
Turner: Assad fall in Syria is "blow" to Iran, Russia
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that developments out of Syria that saw President Bashar Assad resign and flee the country after insurgents took control of Damascus are a blow to his allies, Iran and Russia. He said the U.S. government — which has some 900 troops in Syria — will continue to monitor the developments.
Syrian rebels close in on city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Blinken on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reacting to news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group to end fighting in Lebanon. The deal was apparently secured by the U.S. and France, according to a U.S. official. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest as Blinken speaks from the G7 meeting in Italy.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters over the weekend took control of most of Aleppo. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on why the fighting in Syria is heating up again.
Renewed fighting threatens Hezbollah truce
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle East policy expert with the Washington Institute, joins CBS News with analysis.
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebels?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate for years, but over the weekend, rebel fighters captured cities and towns across three of the nation's northwestern provinces. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Shaky Israel-Hezbollah truce holds
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah continued Friday to accuse each other of violating the fragile ceasefire that went into effect earlier this week. In Gaza, however, nothing has changed as Palestinians still face relentless Israeli bombardment. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
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Trump welcomes China's Xi for state dinner at White House
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
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Mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant charged in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is charged with killing his wife Ashley Flynn in February and then staging the crime scene.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
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New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
DOJ says it's moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases
The Justice Department said Thursday it was seeking to end more than 50 long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow era.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
U.K. prime minister teases possible return of booze to soccer matches
British leader and soccer fan Andy Burnham told reporters a four-decade ban on alcohol in stadium bleachers at men's games is "discrimination."
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Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
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.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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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.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Tillis on Xi talks: U.S. needs "eyes wide open"
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told CBS News on Thursday that President Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping was "bad timing." Chris McGuire, senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis of the talks.
Trust in government at historic low
With only six weeks to go before the midterms, a Pew Research poll shows only 17% of Americans trust the U.S. government. Sabrina Tavernise, a writer at The New York Times, joins "The Daily Report."
Xi gifts giant pandas to U.S.
President Trump honored Chinese President Xi Jinping with a state dinner on Thursday. Xi announced a new gift of giant pandas, on their way to a zoo in Atlanta, part of what Xi called an "envoy of friendship" between the two nations.
High-speed chase causes chaos in Florida
Police said a man broke himself out of a hospital, carjacked a woman and led authorities on a wild chase in Miami-Dade County on Thursday. Cristian Benavides reports.