Man killed in Iraq working for American demining firm
British contractor was helping remove IEDs left behind by ISIS militants when they fled city of Ramadi
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ISIS counterattacks target Iraqi troops in Ramadi
Days after Iraqi forces drove ISIS out of the city's center, ISIS fights back with new suicide attacks
The final push to retake the city came Monday after weeks of preparation, as Iraqi troops surrounded the town and cut off ISIS supply lines
An Iraqi commander said Tuesday that calm had largely been restored in the city of Ramadi, where troops have managed to claw back from ISIS. The final push to retake the city came Monday after weeks of preparation, as Iraqi troops surrounded the town and cut off ISIS supply lines. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Iraq declares Ramadi calm after ISIS defeat
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Iraqi officials have declared Ramadi, a key city in the war for territory with ISIS, liberated, but American officials say there's still a bit of work to be done to completely retake the city
Iraqi officials have declared Ramadi, a key city in the war for territory with ISIS, liberated, but American officials say there's still a bit of work to be done to completely retake the city. David Martin reports.
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The fight against ISIS takes a promising turn as Iraqi forces retake a key part of Ramadi from ISIS.
The fight against ISIS takes a promising turn as Iraqi forces retake a key part of Ramadi from ISIS. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Scott Mann (Ret.) has analysis for CBSN.
Iraqi officials say they've retaken control of Ramadi after a months-long occupation by ISIS
Iraqi officials say they've retaken control of Ramadi after a months-long occupation by ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with analysis.
Iraqi forces claim control of the previously ISIS-conquered city of Ramadi, though pockets of resistance still remain
Iraqi forces claim control of the previously ISIS-conquered city of Ramadi, though pockets of resistance still remain. CBS News foreign correspondent Deborah Patta has details for CBSN.. CBS News foreign correspondent Deborah Patta has details for CBSN.
Now they’re searching for bombs ISIS may have left behind
The Iraqis declared victory in Ramadi after pushing ISIS out of a key government complex over the weekend. The provincial city west of Baghdad has been controlled by the terror group since May. But a military source said they are still facing pockets of resistance. Now they’re searching for bombs ISIS may have left behind. Debora Patta is tracking the fighting from London.
Iraqi military declares key city Ramadi "liberated" from ISIS
Pockets of ISIS resistance remain in some neighborhoods after slow-going offensive hampered by booby traps
Days of intense street-to-street fighting by Iraqi soldiers has them poised to regain control of the city of Ramadi
Days of intense street-to-street fighting by Iraqi soldiers has them poised to regain control of the city of Ramadi. A victory there, which seems to be at hand, could be a major strategic step forward for the forces fighting ISIS. CBS News correspondent Debra Patta reports.
ISIS slows down advancing Iraqi army in Ramadi
Operation to retake crucial and volatile provincial capital hampered by suicide bombers, snipers and booby traps
The Iraqi offensive is winning back parts of the city amid fierce fighting
Iraqi forces are reporting progress in their battle to defeat ISIS fighters in the key city of Ramadi. ISIS has been in control of Ramadi, west of Baghdad, since May. The Iraqi offensive is winning back parts of the city amid fierce fighting, and the government says it will regain control within days. Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss the significance of this setback for ISIS.
Carter tells Iraqis U.S. help subject to their approval
As U.S. ramps-up fight against ISIS, defense chief seeks to reassure Iraqi leaders it is them in the driver's seat
Pentagon: 3 ISIS leaders killed in recent strikes
"One of the most senior and experienced members" of ISIS' financial network among leaders killed, U.S. military spokesman says
Iraq claims progress in key battle against ISIS
Officials say area on outskirts of Ramadi, a massive city overrun last year by terror group, has been reclaimed
"Sinjar is liberated," U.S.-allied Kurds declare
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Gen. Dunford flies to Iraq, says Russian strikes not needed
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Waxahatchee performs "Right Back to It"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Right Back to It."
Waxahatchee performs "Crowbar"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Crowbar."
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Waxahatchee performs "Tigers Blood"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now here is Waxahatchee with the title track from her new album, "Tigers Blood."