"I can report that we're making progress" in the fight against terrorists abroad, the president said in his weekly address

"I can report that we're making progress" in the fight against terrorists abroad, the president said in his weekly address

• Feb 27, 2016
• 3:43

President Obama warned Russia and the Syrian government Thursday that the world will be watching

With the deadline for a partial cease-fire in Syria looming, President Obama warned Russia and the Syrian government Thursday that the world will be watching. The temporary truce will not include ISIS or the al Qaeda affiliated group, Nusra Front. Elizabeth Palmer reports from the Syrian government-controlled town of Sheikh Miskeen, south of the capital of Damascus.

• Feb 26, 2016
• 1:15

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 25, 2016 edition

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney suggested Wednesday that a "bombshell" is waiting in Donald Trump's tax returns; A Los Angeles teacher may have come up with the solution to a math problem that has stumped the best minds for centuries: How do you get school kids to succeed at calculus?

• Feb 25, 2016
• 20:13

In Syria, it's become common for a neighborhood to turn into a battlefield without warning

In Syria, it's become common for a neighborhood to turn into a battlefield without warning. Elizabeth Palmer visited one such place with the Syrian army for a rare look at the devastating civil war.

• Feb 25, 2016
• 2:59

Elizabeth Palmer got a first-hand look at the front lines, both above and below the ground

President Obama is tamping down expectations about the partial truce in Syria that takes effect at midnight Friday. Syrian government troops are fighting in a suburb outside Damascus. The Assad regime says the area is excluded from the ceasefire because an al Qaeda-linked group is there. Elizabeth Palmer got a first-hand look at the front lines, both above and below the ground.

• Feb 25, 2016
• 2:24

Deputy homeland security adviser Russ Travers on terrorist threats

Travers discusses Islamist terrorism and describes how geographically dispersed tied to ISIS and al Qaeda continue to pose a threat to the U.S.

• Apr 14, 2021

The agreement does not include ISIS or Nusra Front, an al Qaeda affiliate

Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend the deal for a partial truce in Syria. The U.S. and Russia agreed to a "cessation of hostilities" starting Saturday. The agreement does not include ISIS or Nusra Front, an al Qaeda affiliate. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus with questions on how the plan will work.

• Feb 23, 2016
• 1:32

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 22, 2016 edition

Authorities in Kalamazoo, Michigan, charged 45-year-old Jason Dalton with murder Monday after a shooting spree left six people dead over the weekend; Virginia McLaurin turns 107 next month and, more than anything, she wanted to meet President Obama

• Feb 22, 2016
• 20:48

The U.S. and Russia agreed to a partial ceasefire in Syria that will begin Saturday

The U.S. and Russia agreed to a partial ceasefire in Syria that will begin Saturday. However, terror groups ISIS and al Nusra, an al Qaeda affliate, are not part of the agreement. ISIS has claimed responsibility for bombs that killed at least 100 over the weekend. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus.

• Feb 22, 2016
• 2:30

In a major airstrike in Libya, American warplanes targeted Noureddine Chouchane, a senior Tunisian operative linked to ISIS attacks last year

In a major airstrike in Libya, American warplanes targeted Noureddine Chouchane, a senior Tunisian operative linked to ISIS attacks last year. A U.S. defense official tells CBS News that he was likely killed. A local leader says the strike killed at least 40 people. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Feb 19, 2016
• 1:24

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 17, 2015 edition.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will not comply with a federal court order demanding that it unlock an iPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist attackers; After a roadside bomb in Afghanistan caused Kevin Jaye to lose a leg and a testicle, he and his wife Lauren turned to IVF to start a family

• Feb 17, 2016
• 20:49

Despite negotiations toward a ceasefire, the civil war in Syria has not cooled down

Despite negotiations toward a ceasefire, the civil war in Syria has not cooled down. Russia is continuing its aerial bombardment of rebel forces fighting against the Assad regime. Holly Williams reports the chaos now has U.S.-backed rebel groups turning on each other.

• Feb 17, 2016
• 2:26

Defense Secretary Ash Carter has some tough words about Russia

Defense Secretary Ash Carter has some tough words about Russia. Carter spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose at the Pentagon Tuesday about taking on ISIS in Syria and the fallout for countries that do not help.

• Feb 17, 2016
• 2:15

While fielding questions from the media, President Obama addresses whether he was outfoxed by Putin in Syria and whether he will step up military action to fight ISIS

While fielding questions from the media, President Obama addresses whether he was outfoxed by Putin in Syria and whether he will step up military action to fight ISIS.

• Feb 16, 2016
• 6:46

In a rare interview, the head of the CIA outlines the threat to America posed by ISIS and discusses other security concerns such as cyber and biological terror

In a rare interview, the head of the CIA outlines the threat to America posed by ISIS and discusses other security concerns such as cyber and biological terror. Scott Pelley reports.

• Feb 14, 2016
• 13:50

CIA Director John Brennan explains why he thinks terrorism won't end in our lifetimes

CIA Director John Brennan explains why he thinks terrorism won't end in our lifetimes.

• Feb 12, 2016
• 1:00

"We have a number of instances where ISIL has used chemical munitions on the battlefield," says CIA Director John Brennan in a 60 Minutes interview with Scott Pelley

"We have a number of instances where ISIL has used chemical munitions on the battlefield," says CIA Director John Brennan in a 60 Minutes interview with Scott Pelley.

• Feb 14, 2016
• 1:06

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 12, 2016 edition.

GOP candidates campaigning in South Carolina are putting their faith in Christian conservatives, a huge portion of the voter block in the southern state; After a retired mail carrier's wife died, he decided a headstone wasn't enough to remember her by

• Feb 12, 2016
• 20:54

The U.S. and Russia have worked out a deal to stop hostilities in Syria’s nearly five-year-old civil war

The U.S. and Russia have worked out a deal to stop hostilities in Syria’s nearly five-year-old civil war. The catch: it will not be implemented immediately and will not be permanent. Holly Williams reports from Turkey.

• Feb 12, 2016
• 1:46

CIA Director John Brennan revealed to Scott Pelley that they believe ISIS has chemical weapons in its arsenal

CIA Director John Brennan revealed to Scott Pelley that they believe ISIS has chemical weapons in its arsenal. In an interview for "60 Minutes," Brennan discusses the extent of these weapons and how to keep the U.S. safe.

• Feb 11, 2016
• 1:22

The wife of a dead ISIS leader has been charged in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller who was kidnapped in Syria in 2013

The wife of a dead ISIS leader has been charged in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller who was kidnapped in Syria in 2013. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest information.

• Feb 8, 2016
• 0:33

The family of a Florida defense contractor killed in a November terror attack in Jordan is suing Twitter

The family of a Florida defense contractor killed in a November terror attack in Jordan is suing Twitter. The family contends the online social networking service has knowingly allowed groups such as ISIS to use Twitter to spread propaganda, recruit followers and raise money. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the case.

• Feb 6, 2016
• 3:25

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 5, 2016

Hillary Clinton's commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in national polls has disappeared: and President Obama discussed the state of the economy relating to his term in office after the unemployment dropped below 5%.

• Feb 5, 2016
• 19:20

Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian regime has launched a new offensive around the city of Aleppo -- the main rebel stronghold

Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian regime has launched a new offensive around the city of Aleppo -- the main rebel stronghold. Tens of thousands of refugees have fled the area seeking safety. Holly Williams reports.

• Feb 5, 2016
• 1:32

Twitter has canceled some 125,000 accounts affiliated with the terrorist group ISIS

Twitter has canceled some 125,000 accounts affiliated with the terrorist group ISIS. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has details for CBSN.

• Feb 5, 2016
• 4:35

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