Preparing for Raqqa fight
As U.S.-backed Iraqi forces push into Mosul, preparations are underway in Syria to liberate ISIS's self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa. David Martin spoke with the top U.S. general in the Middle East about the coming battle.
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How U.S. is helping fight ISIS
For the first time, U.S.-backed Iraqi forces are pushing into western Mosul, which is still held by ISIS. The Iraqis say they won the battle for control of the international airport in Iraq's second largest city. David Martin, who's traveling with Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. forces in the Middle East, gets insight into how American forces are assisting in the fight.
Fight for Mosul
As U.S.-backed Iraqi forces gear up for their final push to liberate Mosul from ISIS, David Martin got a behind-the-scenes look at the American operation to provide support from the air.
U.S. troops may go into Syria
The Pentagon is developing a military strategy for defeating ISIS, which could call for more boots on the ground in Syria. David Martin reports from Amman, Jordan, where he is traveling with a top U.S. general in the fight with the terror group.
Missouri ISIS arrest
A Missouri man was arrested Tuesday for attempting to provide support to ISIS, federal authorities said. This incident comes as President Trump prepares to issue a revised travel ban order. CBS News Justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
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ISIS air attack
As Iraqi troops prepare to battle ISIS and take back western Mosul, they are facing a dangerous new weapon. ISIS is using drones to drop explosives and guide car bombs from above. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Battle for Mosul
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launched another assault on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). They're trying to drive the terror group out of Iraq's second-largest city, Mosul. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Politico reporter: Trump admin "flailing"
Late Monday, the White House released a list of terror attacks that they said at first went unreported in the press, then later changed the phrasing to "underreported." Eli Stokols, a White House correspondent for Politico spoke to CBSN about the motivation behind administration's moves.
Travel ban blowback
CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports on warnings from U.S. allies that ISIS is using Donald Trump's immigration ban as propaganda.
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Battle for Mosul
It's been more than 100 days since the battle for Mosul began. Even with the help of U.S. airstrikes, Iraqi forces have only captured the eastern side, but gains are still being made. Charlie D'Agata has more.
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Iraqis react to visa ban
President Trump is expected to order a temporary ban on visas for people from Iraq and five other predominantly Muslim countries. That includes the Iraqi soldiers fighting alongside the U.S. Charlie Dagata reports.
Trump's ideas on torture
In an interview with ABC News, President Trump declared he may revive the use of torture and that the practice works. Current U.S. law bans torture, and Defense Secretary James Mattis is against it, reports David Martin.
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Inside Mosul
In the battle to recapture Mosul from ISIS, Iraqi forces' most recent victory was retaking Mosul University. ISIS fighters used it as a weapon factory. Charlie D'agata goes inside.
Iraqis face major ISIS battle
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces are making gains against ISIS in Mosul, which has been an ISIS stronghold since 2014. CBS News made it into recently-liberated eastern Mosul. Charlie D'Agata reports on the slow, dangerous work of clearing the city.
Fla. airport shooting
An FBI agent told a federal court Tuesday that the suspect in last week's Fort Lauderdale airport shooting gave conflicting stories when he was surrendered. first saying he was under government mind control, then claiming to be inspired by ISIS. Manuel Bojorquez has more on the story.
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ISIS victim's parents interviewed
The parents of a journalist killed by ISIS are speaking about their son's death in their first TV interview. Steven Sotloff was the second American killed by the extremist group. He was kidnapped in August 2013, shortly after entering Syria. In an interview with Lesley Stahl for "60 Minutes," Sotloff's family discussed their frustrations with the U.S. government's "no ransom" policy.
U.S. hostage policy
The parents of Steven Sotloff, an American journalist who was beheaded by ISIS, are now speaking out in their first TV interview. CBS News' Lesley Stahl joins CBSN with more on the story, which airs this Sunday on "60 Minutes."
Parents of man killed by ISIS
The parents of a journalist killed by ISIS are speaking out about their son's death in their first television interview. Steven Sotloff was the second American killed by the extremist group. He was kidnapped in August 2013, shortly after entering Syria. Lesley Stahl joins "CBS This Morning" to preview her "60 Minutes" conversation with the Sotloff family.
Istanbul manhunt continues
Turkish police released new video Tuesday of the suspected Istanbul nightclub gunman filming himself days before the attack. Police have still not released his name, and it's unclear if they have it yet, reports Jonathan Vigliotti.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
House Oversight Committee recommends holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
The standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton escalated after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
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Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
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Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
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Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
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A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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World is entering era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns
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World's oldest cave art — the outline of a hand — found in Indonesia
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
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OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
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Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
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Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
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