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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.
The president says even as the U.S. prepares airstrikes - if necessary - to use against Islamic militants in Iraq, he's focused on a broader strategy to power the Iraqi people.
President Obama authorized airstrikes "if necessary" against Islamic militants who have advanced into the Kurdish region of Iraq and seized the country's largest dam.
White House press secretary Josh Earnest discusses the ongoing fighting between Islamist militants and Iraqi security forces and how the administration will respond to the humanitarian crises that have resulted.
ISIS fighters forced thousands of members of a religious minority into the mountains of northern Iraq. Also, Google and Barnes & Noble join forces to take on Amazon. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
The Islamic army known as ISIS stormed more towns in northern Iraq; graphic videos show ISIS fighters executing Shiite men in mass graves
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the influx of foreign fighters aiding ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria, the continued rise of Boko Haram, and the bloody clashes currently plaguing Libya.
After rival organization ISIS declared an Islamic state in Iraq and Syria, al-Qaeda released a video in which Osama bin Laden urges young jihadists to target the U.S. prior to the 9/11 attacks. Juan Zarate, CBS News national security analyst and former top security aide to President George W. Bush, shares his take from Washington.
Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, defends an op-ed he penned arguing it was “disheartening” to hear members of his party like Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., “suggest that our nation should ignore what’s happening in Iraq.”
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the new video that appears to show ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi preaching in Mosul, and what it says about the rising profile of the terror group fighting in Iraq and Syria.
Since the rapid advance of Sunni ISIS extremists, the death toll in Baghdad has soared. The Iraqi government's troops, made up largely of Shiite Muslims, are desperately trying to fend off the advances of the Sunni extremists, and as Charlie D'Agata found out, ordinary citizens are being dragged into the conflict.
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi apparently came out of hiding and was seen on video preaching at a mosque in Mosul. Mike Morell, former second-in-command at the CIA, tells Scott Pelley why the shadowy figure is so dangerous.
Al-Qaeda splinter group ISIS has released a video that appears to show the group's leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, speaking on camera for the first time. CBS News Senior Security Contributor and former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell says Intelligence officials are still working to verify the video.
The latest on the turmoil in the Middle East and the politics of immigration reform back home.
Fresh back from a trip to the Middle East, Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Lindsey Graham, R-Ariz., discuss what lessons the U.S. can learn from the violence in Iraq as it prepares to leave Afghanistan.
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports from Baghdad on the continued sectarian violence in Iraq between ISIS militants and the Iraqi government.
U.S. military advisers on the ground in Iraq recommend Iraqi forces stay out of cities to avoid getting caught up in urban combat and street-by-street fighting. But as Charlie D’Agata explains, that may give ISIS militants more time to blend into the community.
ISIS militants have been celebrating and parading the heavy weapons they’ve stolen from the Iraqi military. In a 20-minute speech, the group’s leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi vowed to avenge what he called the wrongs done to Muslims worldwide. Charlie D’Agata reports.
The U.S. is sending more troops to Iraq to beef up security. Charlie D'Agata reports from Baghdad, where the country's new parliament met Tuesday to try and form a new government.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus explained to CBS News’ “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival why world leaders should have anticipated the rise of an al Qaeda-inspired militant group that has seized control of parts of Iraq.
President Obama has informed Congress he is sending up to 200 additional U.S. forces to Iraq. They are being sent with helicopters and will be combat capable, but senior officials say their mission is to protect embassy personnel, secure Baghdad’s airports and, if necessary, assist with evacuations from Baghdad. Major Garrett reports.
With help from U.S. advisers, Iraqi forces have secured a crucial highway about 100 miles from Baghdad, but are looking for greater assistance in the air. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Iraqi army troops are battling Sunni Muslim forces in Tikrit, the biggest counter-attack since the ISIS army and its allies went on the offensive. Charlie D'Agata reports from Baghdad.
The Iraqi military says its troops have continued pushing forward to Tikrit and are gaining ground lost to ISIS militants. But local security sources say fierce fighting from militants forced government troops to pull back around 15 miles south of the city. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the crisis in Iraq, and Hillary Clinton.
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
Search teams are scouring the back country near California's Lake Tahoe for nine skiers still missing after an avalanche.
The U.S. is planning to withdraw its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, U.S. officials told CBS News, ending a roughly decade-long presence there.
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
The Trump administration has given ICE the authority to detain refugees who entered the U.S. lawfully but don't have green cards yet, part of a bid to scrutinize the legal immigration system, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News.
A Minnesota federal judge ordered a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court, further escalating tension between the judiciary and Trump administration over immigration cases.
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
An avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe has become the fourth deadliest in U.S. history. Here's what we know about the six deadliest slides.
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
Newark Liberty International Airport reopened Wednesday evening after an aircraft emergency caused a ground stop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
California wine giant Gallo is set to close one of its Bay Area production facilities, laying off nearly 100 workers there and at four other wineries and tasting rooms in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
The Trump administration has given ICE the authority to detain refugees who entered the U.S. lawfully but don't have green cards yet, part of a bid to scrutinize the legal immigration system, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News.
A Minnesota federal judge ordered a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court, further escalating tension between the judiciary and Trump administration over immigration cases.
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement, in a move she said will entail stepping up prosecutions and even doling out grants to animal welfare groups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
Ukraine calls a decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympics under their nations' flags, "disappointing and outrageous."
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia peace talks wrap up with little to show, and Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of playing for time
Bad Bunny is set to star in his first leading role in the film "Porto Rico" alongside Javier Bardem, Viggo Mortensen and Edward Norton.
Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Feb. 15, 2026 at the age of 95. In this June 25, 2006 "Sunday Morning" profile, the star of such classics as "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and the TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove" talked with Rita Braver about his career, including the early days hanging out with Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman; his Oscar-winning performance as a country singer in "Tender Mercies"; and his love of westerns. He even gave a visiting reporter an impromptu tango lesson.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in court on Wednesday, testifying in a pivotal trial on social media addiction and potential legal remedies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his social media company in court on Wednesday against allegations that it's designed its apps to be addictive and harmful to children. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the trial, and technology journalist Jacob Ward has more details.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a landmark social media addiction trial on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
The Pima County sheriff told CBS News that investigators have not ruled out the possibility of an accomplice in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
DNA on gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match any in the FBI's database, the agency said, but investigators are still focusing on possible evidence as the search for "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother continues. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Newark International Airport briefly closed on Wednesday after a JetBlue flight made an emergency landing. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Dangerous weather threatened much of the U.S. on Wednesday. Rob Marciano reports on avalanche, fire, tornado and storm threats around the country.
There was new dramatic testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father accused of purchasing the rifle his son used to kill four people at his Georgia high school in 2024. Skyler Henry has more.
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.
A Delta Air Lines flight took off, then had to turn around because of concern that a violent passenger would try to enter the cockpit. Kris Van Cleave reports.