CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Syria, near the Jordanian border
CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Syria, near the Jordanian border, where Syrian militiamen are helping to hold the line.
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
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Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was halted Wednesday for nearly four hours due to a technical glitch; and Jeffrey Milstein, 71, has made a name for himself by capturing breathtaking images from high above.
As a way to fight ISIS, the U.S. had initiated a $500 million program to train 15,000 Syrian opposition fighters
As a way to fight ISIS, the U.S. had initiated a $500 million program to train 15,000 Syrian opposition fighters. But as CBS News correspondent David Martin reports, the program is off to an embarrassingly slow start.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter told a Senate committee Tuesday that the U.S. is only training 60 Syrians to combat ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter told a Senate committee Tuesday that the U.S. is only training 60 Syrians to combat ISIS. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin has details on the recruiting difficulties.
As Syria's civil war rages on, many young men from Qardaha have left to fight
As Syria's civil war rages on, many young men from Qardaha have left to fight. But despite the growing number of casualties, the area remains deeply loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The Obama administration's ISIS strategy is facing the scrutiny of the Senate Armed Services Committee
The Obama administration's ISIS strategy is facing the scrutiny of the Senate Armed Services Committee. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
The stepped-up U.S. airstrikes in Syria are meant to stop ISIS from taking new territory
The stepped-up U.S. airstrikes in Syria are meant to stop ISIS from taking new territory. The extremist group and other rebel fighters are battling for a bigger share of the country from Syrian government forces. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Latakia, one of the last areas under full government control.
Latakia is one of the last cities in Syria under full government control
Latakia is one of the last cities in Syria under full government control. As CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports, there are concerns the city's stability could be at risk as fighting nears.
After being briefed at the Pentagon about the latest Islamic State counterstrategies, President Obama declared it will be a long, drawn-out campaign against a "nimble" opponent
After being briefed at the Pentagon about the latest Islamic State counterstrategies, President Obama declared it will be a long, drawn-out campaign against a "nimble" opponent. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett disccuses the President's remarks.
The President is headed to the Pentagon to discuss counterstategies to combat the Islamic State.
The President is headed to the Pentagon to discuss counterstategies to combat the Islamic State. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett has the latest from the capitol.
The Pentagon says warplanes unleashed one of their largest-ever bombardments, targeting bridges and transit routes
U.S.-led airstrikes are hitting the heart of ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. The Pentagon says warplanes unleashed one of their largest-ever bombardments on the eastern city of Raqqa, targeting bridges and transit routes in the terror group's self-declared capital. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Latakia, Syria.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, reflects on the president’s strategy of containment overseas. The Senate Foreign Relations chair says this new round of attacks does not necessarily promise new developments in the effort to shut down ISIS
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, reflects on the president’s strategy of containment overseas. The Senate Foreign Relations chair says this new round of attacks does not necessarily promise new developments in the effort to shut down ISIS.
With larger numbers of Americans radicalized by ISIS, heightened security in the U.S. capital appears to be the new normal. CBS News Senior Security Contributor Michael Morell weighs in on the fight to end terrorism in the homeland and overseas
With larger numbers of Americans radicalized by ISIS, heightened security in the U.S. capital appears to be the new normal. CBS News Senior Security Contributor Michael Morell weighs in on the fight to end terrorism in the homeland and overseas.
U.S. and coalition forces launched intense airstrikes this weekend on ISIS headquarters in Raqqa, Syria. CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the damage from Tartus, Syria
US and Coalition forces launched intense airstrikes this weekend on ISIS headquarters in Raqqa, Syria. The attack was the heaviest of its kind since last September, with ISIS fighters live-tweeting the bombardment. CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the damage from Tartus, Syria.
The latest on U.S. attacks on ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign, with Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, and others
The latest on U.S. attacks on ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign, with Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, and others.
Shawn Henry, a former executive assistant director at the FBI joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday"
Shawn Henry, a former executive assistant director at the FBI and now president of internet security firm CrowdStrike Services, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the possible terror threats against the United States during the July Fourth weekend.
There has been no specific threat aimed at this Fourth of July weekend from ISIS or other terror groups, but security officials are concerned about the possibility of attacks by so-called "lone wolf" terrorists
There has been no specific threat aimed at this Fourth of July weekend from ISIS or other terror groups, but security officials are concerned about the possibility of attacks by so-called "lone wolf" terrorists. Mark Albert reports.
New York has a plan to protect the city's massive fireworks show
The FBI is warning police departments about threats of Fourth of July terror attacks, and New York has a plan to protect the city's massive fireworks show. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism and former CBS News senior correspondent John Miller joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss one of their biggest operations ever.
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Since his capture Sunday, escaped convict David Sweat has been telling investigators details of his escape from prison and what followed. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports; and Natasha Jahangir, 28, photographs newlyweds outside of New York's city hall. The images she captures reflect how marriages are becoming more diverse. Vinita Nair reports.
The FBI is warning of an attack on U.S. soil after a New Jersey man was arrested for supporting ISIS
The FBI is warning of an attack on U.S. soil after a New Jersey man was arrested for supporting ISIS. CBSN's Jeff Glor reports on the threat.
Since the declaration of Islamic Caliphate in June of 2014, ISIS expanded to become one of the most feared terror groups in the world
Since the declaration of Islamic Caliphate in June of 2014, ISIS expanded to become one of the most feared terror groups in the world. CBS News takes a look into at the critical developments of ISIS in the past year.
The Department of Homeland Security warns about the risk of an attack on the Fourth of July
The Department of Homeland Security warns about the risk of an attack on the Fourth of July. Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell explains why this routine warning holds more weight this year.
Only a fraction of those who apply receive American support
The U.S. military has been working to recruit local forces in Syria to fight against ISIS, but Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said that only a fraction of those who apply receive American support. Carter also told Margaret Brennan that he is hopeful the Iraqi government can win the support of Sunnis against ISIS.
CBS News Washington Bureau Chief Chris Isham and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the State Department's approach to anti-ISIS propaganda
CBS News Washington Bureau Chief Chris Isham and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the State Department's approach to anti-ISIS propaganda.
North Carolina 19-year-old Justin Nolan Sullivan has been arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS
North Carolina 19-year-old Justin Nolan Sullivan has been arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers describes the arrest.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest enters week 2
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen almost 120 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters, and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Trump says Venezuela "starting process" of releasing political prisoners
President Trump previously said he had called off "second wave of attacks" on a cooperative Venezuela.
Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Protests continue in Minneapolis amid fallout over deadly ICE shooting
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
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A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
Washington National Opera says it's leaving the Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center.
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Over $120M in USDA award payments to MN suspended, Sec. Rollins says
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
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Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Book excerpt: "Enough" by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
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Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest enters week 2
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen almost 120 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters, and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Kurdish fighters evacuate Aleppo after days of violent clashes with Syrian forces
Kurdish fighters were evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, officials said, a move that could bring an end to several days of violent clashes with government forces.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
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Bob Weir, founding Grateful Dead member, dies
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Golden Globes predictions
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti on making roles memorable
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Arrest made in Ohio dentist murder mystery
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
Chicago man arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
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NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey
When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Bob Weir, founding Grateful Dead member, dies
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Dr. Color's work to maintain Painted Ladies beauty
Aside from the Golden Gate Bridge, there's probably no more famous landmark in the Bay Area than the Painted Ladies. Itay Hod shows how one man has been fighting to keep the beloved homes picture-perfect.
Wildfire wounds remains in L.A. area, a year later
This week marks one year since wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region. At least 31 people were killed, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Most have not been rebuilt. Andres Gutierrez reports.