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.

• Feb 29, 2016

President Obama warned Russia and the Syrian government Thursday that the world will be watching

With the deadline for a partial cease-fire in Syria looming, President Obama warned Russia and the Syrian government Thursday that the world will be watching. The temporary truce will not include ISIS or the al Qaeda affiliated group, Nusra Front. Elizabeth Palmer reports from the Syrian government-controlled town of Sheikh Miskeen, south of the capital of Damascus.

• Feb 26, 2016

Elizabeth Palmer got a first-hand look at the front lines, both above and below the ground

President Obama is tamping down expectations about the partial truce in Syria that takes effect at midnight Friday. Syrian government troops are fighting in a suburb outside Damascus. The Assad regime says the area is excluded from the ceasefire because an al Qaeda-linked group is there. Elizabeth Palmer got a first-hand look at the front lines, both above and below the ground.

• Feb 25, 2016

The agreement does not include ISIS or Nusra Front, an al Qaeda affiliate

Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend the deal for a partial truce in Syria. The U.S. and Russia agreed to a "cessation of hostilities" starting Saturday. The agreement does not include ISIS or Nusra Front, an al Qaeda affiliate. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus with questions on how the plan will work.

• Feb 23, 2016

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 22, 2016 edition

Authorities in Kalamazoo, Michigan, charged 45-year-old Jason Dalton with murder Monday after a shooting spree left six people dead over the weekend; Virginia McLaurin turns 107 next month and, more than anything, she wanted to meet President Obama

• Feb 22, 2016

The U.S. and Russia agreed to a partial ceasefire in Syria that will begin Saturday

The U.S. and Russia agreed to a partial ceasefire in Syria that will begin Saturday. However, terror groups ISIS and al Nusra, an al Qaeda affliate, are not part of the agreement. ISIS has claimed responsibility for bombs that killed at least 100 over the weekend. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus.

• Feb 22, 2016

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 17, 2015 edition.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will not comply with a federal court order demanding that it unlock an iPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist attackers; After a roadside bomb in Afghanistan caused Kevin Jaye to lose a leg and a testicle, he and his wife Lauren turned to IVF to start a family

• Feb 17, 2016

Despite negotiations toward a ceasefire, the civil war in Syria has not cooled down

Despite negotiations toward a ceasefire, the civil war in Syria has not cooled down. Russia is continuing its aerial bombardment of rebel forces fighting against the Assad regime. Holly Williams reports the chaos now has U.S.-backed rebel groups turning on each other.

• Feb 17, 2016

In an interview with CBS News' Charlie Rose, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said that Russia's involvement in the Syrian war was causing problems

In an interview with CBS News' Charlie Rose, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said that Russia's involvement in the Syrian war was causing problems. Rose also asked about U.S. relations with China. Rose joined CBSN to discuss his conversation with Carter.

• Feb 17, 2016

Defense Secretary Ash Carter has some tough words about Russia

Defense Secretary Ash Carter has some tough words about Russia. Carter spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose at the Pentagon Tuesday about taking on ISIS in Syria and the fallout for countries that do not help.

• Feb 17, 2016

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 12, 2016 edition.

GOP candidates campaigning in South Carolina are putting their faith in Christian conservatives, a huge portion of the voter block in the southern state; After a retired mail carrier's wife died, he decided a headstone wasn't enough to remember her by

• Feb 12, 2016

Biden proposes summit with Putin to discuss "full range of issues"

In his first call with the Russian president, Biden discussed "a number of regional and global issues" with Putin.

• Apr 13, 2021

The U.S. and Russia have worked out a deal to stop hostilities in Syria’s nearly five-year-old civil war

The U.S. and Russia have worked out a deal to stop hostilities in Syria’s nearly five-year-old civil war. The catch: it will not be implemented immediately and will not be permanent. Holly Williams reports from Turkey.

• Feb 12, 2016

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.

• Feb 12, 2016

In response to the bloodbath in Syria, the U.S. is trying to broker an immediate ceasefire

In response to the bloodbath in Syria, the U.S. is trying to broker an immediate ceasefire. Margaret Brennan reports Secretary Kerry has tried to convince Russia and Iran to stop their offensive in Aleppo, but that doesn't seem likely.

• Feb 11, 2016

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 8, 2016 edition.

Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, new polls show that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a very good chance of securing a win after finishing second in Iowa; Brazil has reported more than 4,000 cases of microcephaly, a birth defect where babies develop small heads

• Feb 8, 2016

With the help of Russian airstrikes, the Assad dictatorship in Syria is close to surrounding the rebel stronghold of Aleppo

With the help of Russian airstrikes, the Assad dictatorship in Syria is close to surrounding the rebel stronghold of Aleppo. Meanwhile, refugees of the war continue to face obstacles in their search for a safe haven. Holly Williams reports from Turkey.

• Feb 8, 2016

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 5, 2016

Hillary Clinton's commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in national polls has disappeared: and President Obama discussed the state of the economy relating to his term in office after the unemployment dropped below 5%.

• Feb 5, 2016

Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian regime has launched a new offensive around the city of Aleppo -- the main rebel stronghold

Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian regime has launched a new offensive around the city of Aleppo -- the main rebel stronghold. Tens of thousands of refugees have fled the area seeking safety. Holly Williams reports.

• Feb 5, 2016

NATO to Russia: Withdraw from Ukraine border

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg met Tuesday with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels amid increasing concerns over Russia's buildup of forces along the Ukrainian border, including in occupied Crimea. At a joint press conference, Stoltenberg called the amassing of 80,000 troops "unjustified" and asked that Russia "deescalate immediately." CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with the latest.

• Apr 13, 2021

A British judge says Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably" ordered the poisoning of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko after he defected to Britain

A British judge says Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably" ordered the poisoning of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko after he defected to Britain. The Woodrow Wilson Center's Will Pomeranz discussed the allegations with CBSN.

• Jan 21, 2016

In 2006, a former Russian agent-turned-dissident was poisoned with a rare radioactive isotope. 60 Minutes traveled to London to investigate

In 2006, a former Russian agent-turned-dissident was poisoned with a rare radioactive isotope. 60 Minutes traveled to London to investigate

• Jan 21, 2016

WorldView: Power failure at Iran nuclear plant

Officials in Iran say a uranium enrichment plant was the target of nuclear terrorism on Sunday. Turkey is calling for Ukraine and Russia to find peace amid growing fear of war. A top official in China said the country's COVID vaccines don't have very high efficacy rates and Britain is still mourning the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more.

• Apr 12, 2021

There would be chaos if Syria's president was removed from power, but Russian admiral Vladimir Komoyedov also says Assad's own mistakes have caused the insurgency

There would be chaos if Syria's president was removed from power, but Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov, chairman of the Russian Parliament's Defense Committee, also says Assad's own mistakes have caused the insurgency.

• Jan 10, 2016

We're getting a rare glimpse into Russia's military operations in Syria as Bill Whitaker visits a Russian base near Latakia

We're getting a rare glimpse into Russia's military operations in Syria as Bill Whitaker visits a Russian base near Latakia. 60 Minutes producer Henry Schuster joined CBSN with more on how they got access to the base.

• Jan 8, 2016

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