"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
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Investigation
Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Live
U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans
The alerts did not cite a specific threat, but called for Americans to "exercise heightened vigilance."
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Democrat Andy Beshear on pursuing "The Great American Reset"
The two-term Kentucky Governor advises his fellow Democrats to speak like "normal people" and not shy away from progressive politics or religious faith. He discusses his book, "Go and Do Likewise," which teaches how to change minds by winning hearts.
Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, a local official said Sunday.
Exclusive
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
U.S.
More U.S.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
Retiring Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III: "You can run from history, but you can't hide"
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
Politics
More Politics
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
Exclusive
Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
World
More World
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Transcript: IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican of Florida, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Passage: Peter Max and Bob Mackie
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art became synonymous with the 1960s; and remembers costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed the likes of Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
The Hollywood dealmaker is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago, and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
Hollywood dealmaker Ari Emanuel is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his rise from the agency mail room to becoming executive chairman of WME Group and executive chair and CEO of TKO. He also talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago; becoming the inspiration for Ari Gold in the HBO series "Entourage"; and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
Buffalo puppetry parade through New York City
This past week, a herd of 40 buffalo roamed the concrete canyons of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn – life-size puppets that are part of a public arts project by St. Ann's Warehouse, a Brooklyn theater. Correspondent Anthony Mason reports.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
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.
Extended interview: Nvidia's Jensen Huang
In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang on artificial intelligence
The Atlantic recently called Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang "the most powerful man in AI." He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and the ongoing debate over safety and regulations.
Science
More Science
Science
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Space
More Space
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
First on CBS
Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show 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.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Trump: Arch will be used as military complex
President Trump posted on social media early Sunday that his proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery will be used as a military complex, saying there will "large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage."
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI fears
As some in the AI community have warned that the technology could end humanity, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells CBS News' Jo Ling Kent that that messaging is "quite frankly too much drama, irresponsible. It is not grounded in facts."
Cohn on Americans' consumer sentiment
IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn, who served as an adviser in the first Trump administration, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "consumer sentiment has turned quite negative" in the U.S. amid rising gas prices, concerns about AI and high cost.
Salazar on GOP keeping Hispanic voters
President Trump made historic gains with the Hispanic community in 2024 but his party faces a difficult midterm landscape amid his administration's immigration crackdown. Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who released an ad this week distancing herself from Mr. Trump's immigration policy, urged the president to "please preserve that fortune that you have brought to the party."
Face the Nation: Cassidy, Cohn
Missed the second half of the show? Sen. Bill Cassidy, IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn and CBS News correspondent Jo Ling Kent's interview with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang.