ISIS raid on Syrian prison put down with U.S. help after six days
It's unclear how many died or how many prisoners escaped as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters fought to retake control of the facility, but it was a clear sign of ISIS' lingering potency.
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It's unclear how many died or how many prisoners escaped as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters fought to retake control of the facility, but it was a clear sign of ISIS' lingering potency.
The prison attack marks ISIS' biggest operation in Syria since its defeat in 2019.
Two filmmakers are getting a lot of Oscar buzz for their new documentary "Attica," which chronicles one of the largest prison riots in this country. Film creators Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry joins CBSN to discuss their work.
"They said they were vitamins, steroids and antibiotics," one of the plaintiffs told CBS News. "...It was not consensual. They used us as an experiment — like we're livestock."
The so-called "Pharma Bro" is banned for life from participating in the pharmaceutical industry.
The decision comes more than a half-century after the 1968 slaying left a deep wound during one of America's darkest times.
In Colorado, there are calls for leniency after a young truck driver was sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for his role in a deadly accident. Karen Morfitt has the story.
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, who faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted of sex trafficking charges, is nearing its end after 12 days of testimony, including from four women who say they were victimized by Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to discuss the case.
The change of plea hearing took place Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
As China's crackdown on dissent continues, Amnesty International blasts conviction of Jimmy Lai, 2 others, "simply for their involvement in a peaceful, socially distanced vigil."
Intelligence sources tell CBS News that the CIA is confident the Russian government tried to influence the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump; Griffin Madden was one of the victims killed in the Oakland, California, warehouse fire
Mourners gathered to honor Nelson Mandela, the father of a multi-racial South Africa. In front of his home in Johannesburg, and his former home in Soweto, there was an explosion of song and dance to remember the former South African president; and, The icy mix that caused so much trouble in Texas and Arkansas has moved into Tennessee and is expected to bring snow and freezing rain from the Ohio River Valley to New England.
Emma Coronel Aispuro previously pleaded guilty to helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire.
Multiple sources report that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted in Texas on charges of child abuse involving his own son; and, questions are being raised about the decision of Atlantic County prosecutor Jim McClain to sign off on an agreement which allowed Ray Rice to enter a pre-trial intervention program instead of facing jail time for assault
Millions affected in aftermath of Nor'easter; Kansas seeks to pay off wrongfully convicted men.
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for sexual assault; New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's new baby steals the show at the U.N.
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for college admissions scandal; Officer offers to drive 94-year-old stranger to his new home.
Second whistleblower comes forward to support impeachment inquiry; Chicago chef teaches inmates how to make artisinal pizza
A man who spent more than 40 years in prison for three murders he did not commit has been released. A Missouri judge ruled Kevin Strickland was wrongfully convicted of the killings in 1979.
The former U.S. Marine, jailed for 9 years for an assault he says he can't remember, had stopped eating to protest purported abuse at the hands of his Russian jailers.
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is bracing for the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Rittenhouse faces life in prison if found guilty of intentional homicide in the fatal shootings of two men during a violent protest. Nancy Chen reports.
The jury begins deliberations today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Jurors will consider five charges against Rittenhouse, including first-degree intentional homicide, which could send him to prison for life. CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to talk about the case.
Closing arguments were given in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. The 18-year-old could be facing life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge of first-degree intentional homicide. Nancy Chen has more.
Ex-MMA fighter Scott Fairlamb has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for attacking an officer during the Capitol riot. It's the harshest sentence imposed for the attack so far. Nikole Killion has more.
A federal judge ruled that the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol can access former President Trump's records related to that day, but Mr. Trump has filed an appeal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the investigation.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to hide in their homes.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to hide in their homes.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
A Chicago man accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband arrived in Ohio on Wednesday to face charges. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest on the investigation.
A Texas jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of the former police officer who is charged over his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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.
With many kindergarteners celebrating the 100th day of school by bringing 100 things to class, one little girl in Georgia brought just one very special thing -- her 100-year-old great-grandfather. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Prince Harry testified for hours in a London courtroom as part of his yearslong battle with British tabloids. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
Embattled Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook's fight to stay on the job got a boost as Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of President Trump's efforts to fire her. Jan Crawford has the latest.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland, revealing he and the secretary-general of NATO reached "the framework of a future deal" regarding the island. Ed O'Keefe reports and Margaret Brennan has analysis.