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A team of U.S. Green Berets were air dropped into the mountains of northern Iraq to assess what it will take to rescue refugees on the run from ISIS. The troops will determine whether the best way to extract the refugees will be by airlift, or creating a land corridor that would provide a secure exit on the ground. David Martin reports.
ISIS began its rampage across northern Iraq two months ago with the Yazidi people having bared the brunt of the group's wrath. ISIS militants believe that the Yazidi's are devil-worshipers, and have surrounded thousands of them on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq. Those who were able to escape shared their story with Holly Williams.
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes (the brother of CBS News president David Rhodes) says the White House won't rule out sending in additional non-combat forces for a humanitarian mission in Iraq.
One hundred thirty U.S. military advisors have arrived in Iraq to assess how to help the Yazidis, a religious minority who are stranded on a mountain top after being forced to flee from ISIS attacks. Meanwhile, ISIS continues its attempts to shoot down helicopters dropping food and supplies. Holly Williams reports from Erbil, Iraq.
CBS News senior security contributor Mike Morell talks with Scott Pelley about the new Iraqi Prime Minister and how he will effect Iraq's civil war.
Captain Firaz Jacob and 600 militiamen defended the town of Bartella for as long as possible, before ISIS militants forced families to flee in the middle of the night. Holly Williams reports.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate and Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Brian Katulis about what’s really motivating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
A political showdown is brewing as Iraq's president named a new prime minister to replace Nouri al-Maliki. Al-Maliki calls the move a violation of the constitution, but President Obama supports the action. Major Garrett reports.
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Reuters' David Rohde and Time Magazine's Michael Crowley discuss the political and strategic impact of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq.
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Erbil on how U.S. airstrikes are helping Kurdish fighters push back against Islamist militants.
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., a key member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, discusses the goal of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq James Jeffrey discusses the rise of Islamist miltants in Iraq and whether the U.S. could have done anything about it.
President Obama discusses what lessons the U.S. and Afghanistan can learn from the violence plaguing Iraq.
Bobby Ghosh, Managing Editor of business news website "Quartz" discusses why he thinks ISIS is a threat to the U.S.
U.S. planes made a second airdrop of food and water for thousands of Iraqis trapped in the mountains, while other U.S. forces struck against the Islamic Militants known as ISIS. Holly Williams reports.
The U.S. Navy released new footage of F/A-18 Hornet recoveries and launches aboard the USS George H.W. Bush in the Arabian Gulf after President Obama authorized their use for airstrikes in Iraq.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
As ISIS forces gain ground in Iraq and the U.S. launches airstrikes on their positions, the Obama administration is insisting that the U.S. military will not re-enter a full-scale conflict in the country. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
The American military conducted its first airstrike against ISIS militants in northern Iraq Friday, targeting an artillery piece that had been shelling Kurdish forces defending the city of Erbil. The strikes came after President Obama's announcement Thursday that he had authorized the military to take action to protect American interests in Iraq. David Martin reports from Washington, with Norah O'Donnell and Maurice DuBois anchoring.
ISIS is extending its control over the Kurdish territories in northern Iraq, with a string of victories that won them 15 towns, an army base and Iraq's biggest dam. Holly Williams reports.
Army Lt. Gen. Mick Bednarek says in an interview that ISIS must be neutralized, as U.S. is poised for airstrikes in Iraq and providing airdrops of food and water for stranded Iraqi civilians. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett sums up the president’s authorization of airstrikes "if necessary" against Islamic militants who have advanced into the Kurdish region of Iraq and seized the country’s largest dam.
President Obama authorized airstrikes "if necessary" against Islamic militants if they move toward Erbil in northern Iraq where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
U.S. Army Pfc. Wilbert Linsenbardt died when his daughter was 4 months old, and received photos of her, according to a newspaper article from the time.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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 the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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."
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.
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Patrick Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who sold manuals for ships and operating systems to an operative working for China, was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
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.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
President Trump is proposing two new policies to help make buying a home more affordable for Americans facing soaring prices and high mortgage rates. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
President Trump spoke about the state of the U.S. economy Tuesday in Detroit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Trump border czar Tom Homan is calling for federal immigration agents to be let into local jails to pursue detained targets suspected of being in the country unlawfully. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the violent, anti-government protests that have spread throughout Iran, though that number could be even higher. Iulia Joja, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Scott Adams, the artist who created the "Dilbert" cartoon, died at 68, his ex-wife announced on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.