Raqqa reclaimed
U.S.-backed troops are celebrating in Syria after recapturing Raqqa from ISIS. The city had served as the terror group's de facto capital. David Schenker of The Washington Institute joins CBSN to discuss what comes next.
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ISIS reportedly driven out of Raqqa
U.S.-backed forces in Syria are celebrating the defeat of ISIS in its former stronghold of Raqqa. Fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces danced and chanted in the streets. They say total victory will come within hours. Losing Raqqa is a major blow for ISIS as the terror group once called the city its capital. Holly Williams reports.
Fighting ISIS in Raqqa
Time is just about up for ISIS in Raqqa. There's been no official declaration of victory, but U.S.-backed fighters aren't waiting for one. They say ISIS is finished in the city. Holly Williams has more.
Battle for Raqqa
The extremist group is on its last legs in the city that was once the so-called capital of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). U.S.-backed forces are making a final push to retake Raqqa. Holly Williams reports.
Raqqa progress slow
About 250 ISIS fighters are thought to holed up in a small area of Raqqa, the terror group's self-proclaimed capital. Holly Williams got a rare look inside the "shattered heart of Raqqa" and reports on the progress to reclaim the city.
American teen forced into ISIS
An American military spokesman in Syria says coalition troops are trying to help civilians get out of the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa. Militias backed by the U.S. are close to driving ISIS out of the city it claims as its capital. One young civilian claims she was forced to go there from the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
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American girl in Raqqa
On the edge of Raqqa, CBS News correspondent Holly Williams encountered a group of women who have just escaped ISIS territory -- including an American teen. The girl, 15, grew up in Kansas but was taken to Syria against her will five years ago.
Syrians ready for ISIS fight
As U.S.-backed forces close in on ISIS' self-proclaimed capital in Syria, Raqqa, people are volunteering to help finish off the terror group. Holly Williams reports from Syria.
Raqqa victory close
U.S.-backed forces may be just days away from victory in Raqqa, the Syrian city that ISIS considers its capital. The terror group once ruled over large portions of Iraq and Syria. Holly Williams got a rare look inside of Raqqa.
Reclaiming Raqqa
ISIS has held the Syrian city Raqqa for more than three years. Now, U.S.-backed forces in the Syrian military are beginning a final push to drive the terrorist organization out. Holly Williams has more from Raqqa.
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Iraqi Kurds vote
There's ongoing fallout from an election in Iraq this week after Kurds for independence. Iraqi Kurds have been a crucial partner of the U.S. in the fight against ISIS. They say the Iraqi government is now taking steps against them that could hinder their efforts. Holly Williams reports from Iraq.
Iraqi Kurds vote for independence
In a controversial and some say illegal vote, 90 percent of Iraqi Kurds, who have been America's closest partners in the fight against ISIS, have voted for independence from the Iraqi government. That vote has set off a series of backlash and retaliations. Holly Williams reports.
London bombing arrest
Police arrested a second suspect overnight in the London subway bombing. The Friday morning attack injured nearly 30 people and ISIS claimed responsibility. Authorities lowered the terror threat-level Sunday, but the city is still on edge. Britain had three high-profile attacks in six months as Charlie D'Agata reports.
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London terror suspect arrested
An 18-year-old man was arrested Saturday in connection with the bombing of a London subway train. The attack on Friday morning injured 30 people and ISIS has claimed responsibility. Charlie D'Agata reports.
London attack latest
A homemade bomb detonates in the London subway, injuring more than 20 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN to discuss how authorities are dealing with this latest terror attack in London.
London terror attack
A homemade bomb went off Friday on a crowded commuter train in London. No one was killed, but more than two dozen people were injured. ISIS claimed responsibility. It was the fifth major terror attack in Britain this year. Charlie D'Agata has more.
NYPD's John Miller on London
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London terror investigation
More than 20 people were injured when a homemade bomb exploded on the London Tube, and officials are investigating it as a terror attack. Karen Joy Greenberg, Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the investigation.
London subway explosion
A terrorist bomb in London started a fire and panic on a subway train Friday. At least 18 people were taken to hospitals with burns and other injuries. One eyewitness described a "massive flash of flames." Police evacuated the station and told people to avoid the area. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Terror on London subway
More than a dozen people were injured after a small explosion rocked a London subway train during rush hour. Terror investigators are on the scene after a fire on the train at the Parsons Green station. Gavin Ramjuan is in London with the latest.
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