Chechen eyed as potential mastermind of Istanbul attack
ISIS commander Akhmed Chatayev is a convicted arms smuggler who fought against Russia in Chechnya; his whereabouts are unknown
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New details on Istanbul killers' days before attack
Turkey reportedly made new arrests overnight connected to the deadly Istanbul airport attack. Investigators learned more about the backgrounds of the three terrorists. The death toll in the bomb and gun assault on Ataturk Airport has risen to 44. Holly Williams reports from the Istanbul apartment, where police men believe the men lived before the attack.
Man hacked to death while picking flowers for morning prayers
3 men on motorcycles attacked Shyamonando Das, a Hindue temple worker, in latest slaying blamed on Islamic extremists
Missouri GOP governor candidate selling "ISIS hunting permits"
Sticker distributed by Eric Greitens' campaign says it expires when "we defeat this evil"
Did local plumber catch wind of Istanbul attack plot?
Local tells CBS News he fixed a tap in apartment used by suspected ISIS bombers, and he smelled something strange inside
Former CIA director weighs in on Trump, Clinton
The former head of the NSA suggests Hillary Clinton is most qualified on foreign policy
New revelations about Istanbul airport bombings
Turkey is raiding suspected ISIS hideouts in the wake of Tuesday's airport terror attack in Istanbul. A Turkish official says the large-scale police operations overnight swept up more than a dozen suspects. The death toll has risen to 42 and 239 others were wounded. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
Arrests as ISIS eyed in Istanbul airport carnage
Turkish police raid more than 12 locations in capital, and we're learning more about the 3 attackers behind the bloodshed
Turkey: Looks Like ISIS Behind Attack
Turkish officials say the terrorist attack at the airport in Istanbul looks like the work of ISIS. Holly Williams has more from Istanbul.
Why Turkey is a vulnerable target to terrorist attacks
CBS News senior security analyst Juan Zarate explains why Istanbul airport was by no means a surprising target
Fmr. Bush adviser: Turkey's response to Istanbul attack deserves "real credit"
Fran Townsend, former Homeland Security advisor to President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in whether ISIS is to blame for the deadly blasts in Istanbul's major airport and the Turkish security officials' quick response.
Istanbul airport attack: Signs point to ISIS
Experts, Turkish authorities eye militant group; dozens killed and wounded and death toll could climb, officials say
Kerry: ISIS targeting airports because it's "desperate"
Kerry says ISIS and other terror groups "know we have to get it right 24/7/365. They have to get it right for ten minutes or one hour"
U.S. Airport Safety
Major airports in Brussels and now Istanbul have suffered terror attacks just months apart. Kris Van Cleave reports on the safety protocols at U.S. airports to prevent an attack in the states.
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump react to Istanbul airport attack
Both candidates expressed condolences for those affected and addressed the threat of terorrism
Iraq: Fallujah "fully liberated" after monthlong fight
City west of Baghdad is littered with bombs, booby traps and some resistance, meaning the 85,000 displaced still have to wait
GOP senator: Obama pays "lip service" to ISIS threat
Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, says the president isn't taking terror threats "seriously" abroad
ISIS shows it won't be dislodged quickly or easily
Even as its territory shrinks across three nations, extremist group demonstrates a stubborn resilience
Fierce clashes, blast kill 60 in a day in Libya
Militia's backed by the newly brokered central government are pushing into the last ISIS stronghold in the Mediterranean nation
Feds arrest Indianapolis-area teen accused of trying to join ISIS
FBI agents arrested 18-year-old as he tried to board a bus from Indianapolis to New York, where he was to fly to Morocco and on to territory controlled by ISIS
U.S. disputes Iraqi claims on ISIS-infested Fallujah
Iraqi special forces claimed last week they'd captured the contested city after long fight, but ongoing gun battles indicate otherwise
Iran says 1 of "biggest terrorist" plots against capital thwarted
Regime doesn't give away much detail, but says weapons were seized and hints at a possible ISIS link
Iraqis claim another big symbolic victory over ISIS
Commander of elite forces says they've retaken most of the key city of Fallujah, with the terror group putting up scant resistance
U.S. diplomats to White House: Change policy on Syria
Sources say dozens of State Dept. officials signed cable urging more direct action against dictator Bashar Assad, among other steps
Horrific moments in bathroom during Orlando shooting
Newly released cellphone footage shows the terror in the women's bathroom at Pulse nightclub during Omar Mateen's shooting rampage
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
FBI, NYPD carry out searches tied to investigation of police officials
The searches stemmed from an ongoing probe into the conduct of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source told CBS News.
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ODNI under Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies
Those who were fired and sent to their home agencies didn't have tasks, or their assigned tasks were outdated, a source said.
Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
What's driving Latino voters? "The economy, and the economy, and the economy."
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over elections bill
President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans to push for an elections bill that GOP leaders have said has no chance of passing.
Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Gen. Chris Donahue had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.
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Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over elections bill
President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans to push for an elections bill that GOP leaders have said has no chance of passing.
FBI, NYPD carry out searches tied to investigation of police officials
The searches stemmed from an ongoing probe into the conduct of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source told CBS News.
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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
Moderate Democrat projected to win primary in Utah's new left-leaning district
Former Rep. Ben McAdams faced three progressive challengers in the Democratic primary in Utah's 1st Congressional District.
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Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.
House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump
The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.
5 major changes Trump is making in D.C. during his second term
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
Judge blocks Trump administration's SNAP limits on sodas, candy
The ruling deals a setback to the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, which seeks to curb purchases of foods officials say are unhealthy.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
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Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over elections bill
President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans to push for an elections bill that GOP leaders have said has no chance of passing.
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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.
What's driving Latino voters? "The economy, and the economy, and the economy."
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.
Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Army looking into using 2 U.S. ranges for testing to mimic Ukraine's conditions
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Tuesday the Army will look into introducing electronic jamming to ranges so industry and Army soldiers can train in areas that simulate battlefield conditions.
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From 2011: Hitmaker Clive Davis
Multiple Grammy-winning music executive Clive Davis, who helped launch the careers of such artists as Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, died on June 22, 2026 at age 94. In this Oct. 23, 2011 "Sunday Morning" profile, Anthony Mason talked with Davis about his "accidental" career in music, and his comeback after losing his job as head of Columbia Records in the early '70s. Mason also attended one of Davis' legendary pre-Grammy parties, where Jennifer Hudson spoke about what she'd learned from her mentor.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Here's what's behind the tech stock selloff
Stocks slid around the world on Tuesday as investors pulled back from some of the biggest names in tech amid concerns about ongoing inflation and the possibility of future interest rate hikes. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Ex-CISA director on intel community's AI warning
An international alliance warns that advanced artificial intelligence models are on the brink of being able to overwhelm cybersecurity systems for governments and businesses. Former CISA Director Chris Krebs joins with analysis.
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.
Tech stocks tumble over AI cost concerns
A massive tech stock sell-off dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Tuesday. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
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Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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Reflecting on the Etan Patz kidnapping case
The Supreme Court recently decided to reinstate the conviction of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, bringing the case back into the public eye. "After Etan" author Lisa Cohen shares her thoughts on how the Etan Patz kidnapping changed how the public viewed missing children's cases.
Latest on Nancy Guthrie Ransom notes
Authorities believe that two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family shortly after her disappearance are linked to the same person or group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
New details in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Chico library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
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Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Trump battles backlash over Iran war
President Trump is facing growing backlash over the Iran war. On Tuesday, the Senate voted to limit the president's war powers and some lawmakers, including Republicans, have questioned the U.S. deal with Iran. Nikole Killion reports.
Wounded soldiers speak out on Iranian attack
Survivors and their families are accusing the Pentagon of downplaying the injuries service members suffered during the deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on March 1. In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Jonah Kaplan, a wounded soldier said he "absolutely" believes the Army and the Pentagon have tried to downplay the incident.
Bill Gates testimony on Epstein
Newly released testimony from billionaire Bill Gates reveals what he told lawmakers about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates testified that after he cut ties, Epstein made what Gates considered "veiled threats" to expose his extramarital affairs. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Deadly heat wave hits Europe
At least 40 people have drowned in France trying to beat the heat as extreme temperatures hit Europe. Leigh Kiniry has more.
Dangerous weather hits parts of U.S.
Hail almost the size of grapefruits pounded the Texas Panhandle as torrential rain slammed parts of the state and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, at least five wildfires continue to burn in Utah. Rob Marciano reports.