U.S. airstrikes in Libya
The U.S. has launched airstrikes on ISIS targets in Sirte, Libya. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss the latest step in the fight against ISIS.
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U.S. airstrikes in Libya
ISIS has been growing quickly in Libya, and now President Obama has given the green light to fire airstrikes in terror strongholds. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Trump vs. DNC
New York Representative Joseph Crowley reacts to Donald Trump's comments that the Democrats have not mentioned the ISIS fight during this week's convention. Crowley also talks about Trump's response after the 9/11 terror attacks with CBSN's Josh Elliott.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar interview
NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes a Donald Trump presidency would help ISIS. He also discusses racial tensions in the United States and President Obama's legacy on CBSN.
7/26: Evening News
After the roll call of the states at the DNC, Hillary Clinton became the Democratic candidate for president of the United States; among the speakers at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night will be mothers who lost their children to violence
ISIS claims French church attack
ISIS says it is responsible for a gruesome attack in northern France where two men murdered an elderly priest. One of them was under house arrest for terrorist charges. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Priest killed in church
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest on an ISIS attack that left a priest dead.
Obama blasts Trump's NATO comments, terrorism rhetoric
The president criticized GOP nominee Donald Trump for the billionaire's suggestion that he would reconsider honoring the NATO alliance if Russia attacked Baltic states.
7/23: Evening News
The Hillary Clinton-Tim Kaine ticket made its debut in Miami; more than half of all Americans will suffer from some form of mental illness at some point in their lives
Munich gunman identified
New details are coming out about 18-year-old David Sonboly, the German-Iranian man who authorities say went on a shooting rampage in Munich. Nine people were killed in the shooting. Seth Doane has more.
New Munich shooter details
No terror ties have been found in the massacre outside a Munich, Germany, shopping mall that left 10 people dead, including the gunman. Police say the 18-year-old shooter was obsessed with mass shootings. Security analyst Ron Hosko joins CBSN with more.
7/22: Evening News
U.S. officials are saying a shooting near a shopping mall in Munich, Germany is likely a terrorist attack; Rion Holcombe, a young man with Down syndrome, fulfilled his dream of getting accepted to Clemson University in 2014
Munich shooting rampage
U.S. officials are saying a shooting near a shopping mall in Munich, Germany is likely a terrorist attack. Several are dead and many more wounded. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Bastille Day Tragedy
"It's not human," said a nurse who witnessed the July 14 attack in Nice, France, that killed at least 84 people. "What we saw is not human."
Nice investigation latest
Mohamed Bouhlal had never been flagged by French police as a dangerous radical before he barreled along Nice's beachfront drive in a rented truck. But Elizabeth Palmer reports they're now finding evidence that Bouhlal planned his attack meticulously and he may have been "rapidly radicalized."
Trump wants "very few troops on the ground" in fight against ISIS
In a clip from their first joint interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," Donald Trump and Mike Pence discuss the stakes of American foreign policy and how their administration plans to "win" against terror groups abroad.
7/16: Evening News
Donald Trump had one job Saturday, introducing Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, his new running mate; Pokemon Go has swept the nation, but it's also caused headaches for players who don't do a good job paying attention to their surroundings
ISIS claims France attack
Despite no signs that Mohamed Bouhlel had been radicalized, ISIS has claimed credit for his attack on Nice, France, Thursday night. Bodies are still being identified after Bouhlel drove a truck into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Father and son remembered
Eleven-year-old Brodie Copeland and his father, Sean, were among the victims in Thursday night's attack in France. Two of Brodie's classmates spoke with Omar Villafranca about the Texas natives.
Terror in Nice
ISIS has claimed credit for the attack in Nice, France, that has left over 80 people dead. However, intelligence officials believe they are not responsible. Former senior FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole and Seamus Hughes, deputy director of George Washington University's program on extremism, joins CBSN to discuss.
7/15: Evening News
The military has attempted a coup in Turkey; with all the violence that's occurred as of late, in Dallas, France and the rest of the world, there must be some cause for it
American victims in Nice
There are at least six American casualties from Thursday night's attack on France. Two of them, a father and his 11-year-old son, are confirmed dead. One is still missing. Omar Villafranca has more.
Bastille Day attack
A day after 84 people were killed and 200 were injured in Nice, France, there's still no clear motive for the attack. The attack consisted of a man driving a truck into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
France attack witnesses
Bastille Day revelers in Nice, France, were blindsided Thursday when a truck drove into a crowd of people, killing at least 84 and injuring 200 more. Survivors tell their stories. Seth Doane has more.
U.S. security analysis
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are working to find out whether the France attacker had links to terror organizations. CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the details.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"
Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
Finnish divers join search for bodies of 4 Italian divers in the Maldives
The search for the remains of the four Italian divers was suspended Saturday, after a Maldivian military diver died.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
At least 4 killed by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight, state agency Tass reported, citing Sobyanin.
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S.
Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden.
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Favorite Philly foods: Cheesesteaks, pretzels and hoagies
"Sunday Morning" shares the love for three traditional foods in the City of Brotherly Love.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
One man with two identities behind crimes from Monaco to New Mexico
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
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Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
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Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
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Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Irish researchers find oldest English poem in medieval book in Rome
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Finnish divers join search for bodies of 4 Italian divers in the Maldives
The search for the remains of the four Italian divers was suspended Saturday, after a Maldivian military diver died.
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Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
Extended interview: Jon Favreau
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars," the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man," and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef."
Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."
Designing the future of Louis Vuitton
The French fashion house is today the world's largest luxury brand. "Sunday Morning" talks with artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, who is shaping the future of Louis Vuitton by designing the unexpected.
The art of toppling dominoes
Lily Hevesh may be the world's greatest domino artist. She talked with correspondent David Pogue about the patience and perseverance required to set up thousands of dominoes in intricate structures and patterns – and then knock them all down.
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An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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.
Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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One man with two identities behind crimes from Monaco to New Mexico
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Details on charges against Mohammad Al-Saadi
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Yui on Taiwan relationship with China
As Chinese state media reported that President Xi Jinping told President Trump there would be "conflicts" if the situation with Taiwan isn't "handled properly," Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Taiwan is "not the ones creating all this trouble" in the region.
Greer on Board of Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the newly-announced Board of Trade between the U.S. and China will be focused on "non-sensitive goods" such as "sales of agricultural goods to China, energy goods, Boeings, medical devices."
Open: "Face the Nation," May 17, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump returns from his trip to China, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., join. Plus, Anthony Salvanto has the latest CBS News polling on the economy.
Nature: Chanticleer Garden
We leave you this Sunday at Chanticleer Garden just outside Philadelphia. Videographer: Jim Zurich.
Understanding the world through old maps
The Osher Map Library, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, is home to half a million rare maps, globes and atlases, dating as far back as the 15th century. Correspondent Martha Teichner explores the world as depicted by cartographers, through maps that are whimsical, political, or intentionally distorted, and examines why – in an age of GPS – maps are definitely not outdated.