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American journalist Steven Sotloff appears to have become the second American hostage killed by ISIS. Video released Tuesday appears to show a masked executioner similar to the one who murdered James Foley. Bob Orr reports.
The pressure for President Obama to develop a military strategy against ISIS increased after the execution video of Steven Sotloff surfaced. The president will seek international help later this week. Major Garrett reports.
As President Obama considers the U.S. strategy to combat ISIS, the militant group continues its aggressive propaganda campaign. Nancy Cordes reports.
Calls for the White House to develop a strategy to handle terror group ISIS are increasing from members of both parties, but the Obama administration says it wants to build an international coalition before it takes any action. Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. humanitarian aid and airstrikes were key to breaking a six-week siege in the Iraqi town of Amirli. But, lawmakers in Washington are concerned that the limited actions of the U.S. won't be enough to defeat the militant group. Julianna Goldman reports.
The Washington Institute's Michael Singh says the group can be defeated with the right strategy.
Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institute and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy spoke with CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett on “Face the Nation” about the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., spoke with CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett on “Face the Nation” about how the United States should face the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., spoke with CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett on “Face the Nation” about President Obama’s recent remark that he doesn’t have a strategy yet on how to face the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
The latest on the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the unfolding saga with Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., and more.
There are as many as 3,000 westerners fighting alongside the militant group ISIS and other jihadist organizations in Syria and Iraq. Analysts say those fighters pose the greatest threat to the United States because they can travel freely. Many have been recruited through a powerful online media campaign. Julianna Goldman takes a closer look at the ISIS public relations strategy.
President Obama says the U.S. is planning for military action against ISIS in Syria, but now is not the time to strike just yet. Meanwhile, Republicans are accusing the president of having "no plan" to deal with the terror group after Obama said, "We don't have a strategy yet." Bill Plante reports from the White House.
Photojournalist Nicole Tung discusses the day James Foley disappeared, and the frantic search that followed. Tung was supposed to meet Foley for dinner near the Turkey-Syria border when he was kidnapped.
The president said voices in Congress "will be heard" once there are plans to remove the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Middle East.
U.S. officials are trying to confirm a report that a second American citizen died last weekend fighting with ISIS forces in Syria. The man is believed to be from the same Minneapolis area as Douglas McCain who was also killed fighting alongside ISIS. Anthony Mason reports.
Douglas McCain, who grew up in Minnesota, died over the weekend in Syria fighting for the terrorist group ISIS, U.S. officials said. A high school friend that knew McCain said she was surprised by the news. WCCO's John Lauritsen reports.
In a video obtained by CBS News, Shirley Sotloff, mother of journalist Steven Sotloff, urges extremist leader to "follow the example set by the Prophet Muhammad." Her plea initially aired on Al Arabiya in the Middle East.
President Obama stated in a speech to the National American Legion that "we'll continue to take direct action" against ISIS and that "justice will be done." Anthony Mason reports.
Peter Theo Curtis, held captive by insurgent forces in Syria for nearly two years, returned home to the Boston area. David Robichaud from Boston affiliate WBZ reports on Curtis' reunion with his family.
At least 500 British citizens are estimated to be fighting for ISIS and police are looking into new ways to crack down on recruitment. One initiative would delete extremist material from the web. Clarissa Ward reports.
Hundreds of young men have left the UK to join the brutal terrorist group ISIS. The execution of journalist James Foley, apparently at the hands of a British citizen, has left the country struggling to understand how one of its own could be responsible for such an atrocity. Clarissa Ward reports.
The surveillance missions scheduled to fly over Syria are a major step toward launching airstrikes against ISIS bases there. A senior Pentagon official said a primary objective is to determine how ISIS commands and controls its forces. David Martin reports.
U.S. officials believe an American terrorist has died fighting alongside ISIS in Syria. Sources say he was on U.S. terror watch lists and was known to the FBI. Bob Orr reports.
President Obama says the extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria will face justice for murdering American journalist James Foley.
President Obama ordered U.S. reconnaissance flights over Syria in the effort to battle militant group ISIS. Airstrikes in that country have not yet been authorized, although the Pentagon is planning for possible action. David Martin reports.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Meta is cutting thousands of jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence. Business Insider's Hugh Langley joins CBS News with more details.
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
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.
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department says it wants to be "AI-first," but some service members are concerned about how quickly the technology is developing. Chris Livesay reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
A TikTok star and her father were charged for allegedly plotting to kill the father of her daughter, boy band singer Jack Avery, by paying in bitcoin and using the dark web and coded messages. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Iranian state media says Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
New Gallup poll data shows young Americans are feeling pessimistic about the job market. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger reports. (Sponsored by AT&T Business)
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"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.