Battle to retake Mosul from ISIS underway
Thousands of Iraqi and Kurdish fighters, with U.S. air support, are advancing on Iraq’s second-largest city
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Biggest battle to date with ISIS is underway with U.S. backing
Iraqi PM announces start of long-awaited operation to retake nation's 2nd biggest city, Mosul, from the militants
ISIS suffers huge symbolic loss in Syria
Capturing of town of Dabiq was repeatedly heralded by ISIS' leader and propaganda campaign; rebels say ISIS put up little fight for it
Iraqi special forces arrive in Mosul to liberate city
Officials from Iraq and the U.S.-led coalition have said preparation and planning of the operation has begun
Ariz. woman allegedly helped jailed hubby with terror plot
Investigators say Michelle Bastion snuck ISIS, al Qaeda bomb-making materials to her radicalized husband, jailed for murder
ISIS bomb plot suspect kills himself in jail cell
Police in Germany under mounting scrutiny following botched raid, and now death of suspected airport bomb plot suspect
Syrian market airstrike hits rescuers at old bombing
Moscow claims it will yet again try to negotiate a peace with Washington, just as the carnage among civilians in Aleppo ramps up again
ISIS targeting foreign troops with explosives-laden drones
"Add a small amount of explosives to a small drone, and even the psychological factor is pretty significant" notes one expert
U.S. troops' vital role in major battle looming with ISIS
About 6,000 American service men and women preparing for long-anticipated, hugely symbolic battle for Mosul
U.S. troops preparing Iraqis to retake Mosul
CBS News' Holly Williams got a look inside the American air base that will be the tip of the spear in the coming offensive
Europe's criminals prove easy converts to "gangster jihad" for ISIS
"With criminal and terrorism milieus converging, the fight against crime has become a national security issue," report warns
ISIS suspect reportedly offered refugees cash to protect him
German authorities had info that Syrian man was involved in ISIS plot to attack airports or train stations
Former Yazidi sex slaves to ISIS suicidal, group says
With thousands still in captivity in Iraq, the lucky few who escape or are rescued are driven to suicidal despair, Amnesty says
Iran to U.N.: Help us bring relief to Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s embassy issued a statement expressing “deep regret of the reported attack against the community hall of Al-Sala Alkubra in Sanaa, Yemen"
U.S. troops save their failed ISIS attacker: officials
Tiny, oil-rich emirate that’s a stalwart U.S. ally has largely been safe for America troops so far; Egyptian had targeted troops with car
FBI reveals new details about Minnesota mall attacker
Dahir Ahmed Adan became interested in Islam in the last several months and encouraged his sisters to be more religious, FBI says
Dutch journalist killed in Libya
Sniper fatally shot the Dutch photojournalist in the Libyan city of Sirte, ISIS' last bastion in the chaos-wracked North African country
Obama calls Congress' veto override "a mistake"
Congress voted to override Obama's veto on a bill that allowed families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
U.S. to send additional 600 troops to Iraq
The troops will aid Iraqi forces in their fight against ISIS, particularly in retaking the city of Mosul
Italian rapper sanctioned by U.S. for joining ISIS
Mc Khalif added State Department’s list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists, because he “poses a significant risk"
Afghan official says 13 civilians killed in U.S. airstrike
American military confirms strike in area with ISIS presence, says "claims of Afghan casualties" under investigation
Iraq asks for more U.S. troops in build-up to key battle
ISIS has held Mosul for two years, but extremists may soon face an offensive months in the planning with U.S. commanders
FBI director warns of upcoming “terrorist diaspora”
Congress grills FBI and Homeland Security directors over why two recent domestic terrorists had been investigated and let go
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Terrorism. Civil war. A refugee crisis. Geopolitics. That's the situation in the Middle East and right on Jordan's doorstep. Scott Pelley interviews King Abdullah II
ISIS blamed for deadly triple suicide attack in Iraq
Militants ram explosives-laden vehicles into security checkpoint north of Baghdad
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
New videos show person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
Grand Canyon hotels on South Rim reopening after water pipeline repaired
Hotels and lodges will welcome back visitors to the Grand Canyon's South Rim after the national park fixed multiple breaks in a water pipeline that led to the halting of overnight stays for more than a week.
Powerball estimated jackpot rises to $1.25 billion, 6th biggest in its history
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
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U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
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Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
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Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
Hong Kong activist Lai's daughter says she's "grieving" sedition conviction
Hours after Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, was found guilty on sedition charges, his daughter told reporters she hopes international pressure can spare her father.
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Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
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Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "very workable" peace plan to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
Taekwondo instructor learns fate for killing 7-year-old student, parents
After killing the boy and his mother, he took her Apple watch and drove her BMW to the family home where he stabbed the boy's father to death.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
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Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
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Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
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Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
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Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
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College grads struggling to launch careers
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
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How to prevent package theft this holiday
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Latest on Rob and Michele Reiner's murders
Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, was arrested Sunday on murder charges in connection to his parents' deaths. The father and son apparently got into a heated argument at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party the day before the Reiners' were found dead in their home, sources said. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Brown University shooting manhunt continues
Police released new surveillance videos Monday of a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University. The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for any information about the person in the videos.
Latest on Reiner homicide investigation
The Los Angeles police are set to present the double homicide case against Nick Reiner to the district attorney on Tuesday after his parents Rob and Michele were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn and Natalie Brand have the latest.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
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Brian Walshe convicted of wife's murder
Brian Walshe has been convicted of murdering wife Ana Walshe on New Year's Day 2023 in Massachusetts. The case drew national attention for the internet searches he made after his wife's disappearance. Jericka Duncan has the story.