Ash Carter visits Iraq ahead of key battle with ISIS
Defense chief didn't pull punches when Iraqi army showed "no will to fight" for Ramadi, now he wants to see if they're ready to take it back
Defense chief didn't pull punches when Iraqi army showed "no will to fight" for Ramadi, now he wants to see if they're ready to take it back
Military spokesman says offensive has begun involving government forces and Shiite militias, but makes no mention of U.S. role
Military and political approaches both needed to fight ISIS, Petraeus says: "You can't kill or capture your way out of an industrial strength insurgency"
U.S.-led coalition doubles down on its strategy against the militants at a meeting in Paris, as Iraq begs for more weapons and support
Obama's special envoy for the coalition fighting ISIS reflected on the fall of Ramadi
The defense secretary says U.S. military leaders are looking for ways to improve and speed up training for Iraqi forces
First known use of 2,000-year-old theater in Palmyra, Syria, by extremists since taking it
Iraqi forces say they've surrounded three sides of the city after launching a new offensive against ISIS. It took the militants only a few hours to strike back with a wave of suicide attacks. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul, Turkey.
Day after Baghdad announces risky effort to reclaim Ramadi and surrounding area, wave of bombs targets troops
Vice President Joe Biden says the U.S. will stand with Iraq in its fight against ISIS. He telephoned Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Monday, praising Iraqi forces for their "sacrifice and bravery." On Sunday, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the Iraqi troops showed "no will to fight." CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the status of the fight against ISIS.
Operation to reclaim Anbar province launched just days after Ramadi falls to jihadists, but optimistic predictions may belie grim realities on the ground
PM al-Abadi says harsh critique from American defense chief "surprised" him, and vows ISIS will be out in "days"
Iran-backed Shia militias in Iraq say they’re ready to help retake Ramadi from ISIS, which also scored a massive victory in Palmyra in Syria. As Charlie D'Agata reports, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter questioned the Iraqi military’s will to fight after the losses.
Sen. McCain tells "Face the Nation" the Vietnam War was a lesson for limitations of air power that should be heeded in fight against ISIS
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on the latest territorial gains by ISIS, which captured key gas fields near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria and the city of Ramadi in Iraq.
Retired officer watches in dismay as ISIS claims ground he helped secure in 2006, and wonders what he'll say to his fallen comrades' familes on Memorial Day
In 2007 there were areas of Ramadi where one could walk about freely, thanks to the American troops who fought off al Qaeda during the Iraq war. But ISIS has since advanced into the city. David Martin spoke with veterans of Ramadi to get their take on the city's fall.
The latest loss for the Iraqi army raises fresh questions about how the U.S. can help with the fight
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the implications of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s capture of Ramadi.
Central government had blocked Sunnis fleeing Ramadi from entering capital, now thousands are pouring in
House Speaker John Boehner has shut the door on the president's request to use military force
Tanks, armored vehicles and artillery was left behind after the Iraqi forces suffered a defeat when the city fell to militants
The United Nations says that nearly 25,000 Iraqis escaped from Ramadi after ISIS took control of the city over the weekend. The Iraqi government is scrambling to put together a counter-offensive after another humiliating defeat. Clarissa Ward reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
In the wake of ISIS militants' bloody capture of a key Iraqi city, there are fears that an effort to retake it could make matters worse
The major setback is the biggest loss Iraqi forces have endured since the renegade army seized Mosul, Iraq's second largest city. Clarissa Ward has a report on how Iraq and U.S. forces are mobilizing to reclaim the city.
Michael Cohen is back on the stand for a fourth day of testimony, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed in mountains in dense fog, state media say.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Michael Cohen is back on the stand for a fourth day of testimony, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Target joins other retailers and other major businesses moving to slash prices as inflation-weary consumers grow thriftier.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Michael Cohen is back on the stand for a fourth day of testimony, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
House Republican leadership said a Senate effort to revive a once-failed border security measure is "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. But the legislation may not make it out of the Senate.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
In Atlanta, Georgia, and Detroit, Michigan, the president made overtures to Black voters while addressing Gaza and attacking Trump.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Despite suffering broken bones and lacerations during the attack, the man was able to defend himself with his gun and the bear ran off.
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
A door to a French Revolution-era watchtower in England is engraved with more than 50 drawings, including gruesome depictions of people being hanged.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
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.
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
The process to refloat the Dali cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge involved dive crews and other meticulous steps to move the vessel. CBS News' Skyler Henry explains.
CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a special look at how the airlines are planning to handle the 2024 summer rush with millions of people predicted to fly for this weekend's Memorial Day holiday.
Donald Trump over the weekend floated the idea of a three-term presidency during an NRA meeting, something President Biden's campaign is hoping to use against Trump. Meanwhile, a new CBS News poll shows voters in the swing states of Arizona and Florida have the economy at the top of their list of concerns going into November. CBS News campaign reporter Zak Hudak has more.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others crashed Monday, according to state media reports. A full investigation into what occurred has been ordered. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday that he was filing warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and three senior Hamas leaders, including the military commander in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.