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Officials: China and Russia pose greatest threat to U.S.

The Senate Intelligence Committee held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the dangers facing the United States from around the globe. Officials said China and Russia present the most serious risk of undermining the nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the hearing and what officials said about how the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will impact terror threats.

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One week after the ceasefire in Syria, forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad continue to accuse the Syrian government of violating the agreement

One week after the ceasefire in Syria, forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad continue to accuse the Syrian government of violating the agreement. A new round of peace talks to end the five-year-long civil war is set for next week in Switzerland. Elizabeth Palmer was given rare access to Syria's largest city of Aleppo for a look at conditions there.

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Elizabeth Palmer reports from the Syrian city of Homs, where residents hope the halt in fighting will bring a lasting peace

The temporary ceasefire in Syria appears largely to be in place, but the U.N. says thousands of Syrians may have died from starvation in besieged towns and cities. Now in its third day, the partial truce does not include ISIS or the al Qaeda-linked group, Nusra Front. Elizabeth Palmer reports from the Syrian city of Homs, where residents hope the halt in fighting will bring a lasting peace.

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Secretary of State John Kerry said overnight the pause in fighting will go into effect in a week

CBS News is learning details about the temporary ceasefire secured by the U.S. and Russia in Syria. Secretary of State John Kerry said overnight the pause in fighting will go into effect in a week. The deal will allow food and humanitarian aid to reach Syrians starving in areas under siege by the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Holly Williams reports from Kilis, Turkey, along the border with Syria.

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