Assad allegedly open to elections, but only if he wins
Russia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing new ideas for a political transition in Syria to end the nearly five-year war
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Saudi Arabia hajj death toll now at least 2,121, AP says
The official count from the Sept. 24 tragedy near Mecca still stands at 769, and Saudi officials aren't explaining why they're keeping it so low
Gunman killed in attack on religious site in Saudi Arabia
State television reports that shooting targeted Shiite Muslim place of worship in kingdom's east
AP says Hajj crush was deadliest ever, Saudis disagree
Government hasn't changed official death toll from 796, but tally of other nations' dead shows many more died
Saudi prince doubles ownership of Twitter stock
Billionaire prince and his investment company say their combined shares represent more than 5 percent of Twitter's common stock
Attacks in Iraq kill 56 people; ISIS claims responsibility
One suicide bomber hit a commercial area, killing at least 32 people; militants also detonated a car bomb in Baghdad killing 14 people
ISIS claims blast in Yemen targeting officials
At least 15 killed in port city of Aden in blast that may portend deeper chaos in Arab world's poorest country
Saudi FM on civilian casualties in Yemen: "This is warfare"
Saudi-led airstrikes are drawing criticism after a mistaken attack hit a wedding party, killing more than130 people, but Adel al-Jubeir refuses to let his country and coalition take the blame
Saudi foreign minister: Putin's rationale in Syria "inconceivable"
In exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell, Adel al-Jubeir says Russia is complicating effort to solve Syrian crisis
Iranian hardliners, Israel, Saudi Arabia unhappy with nuclear deal
Israel and Saudi Arabia, two of America's strongest allies, are concerned the agreement signifies Iran's growing influence in the region
Yemen officials: 131 dead after airstrikes on wedding party
Bombing is the deadliest single incident since the start of the country's civil war, says Doctors Without Borders
Hajj stampede deadlier than Saudis previously reported
Saudi Arabia gives foreign diplomats some 1,100 photographs of the dead from last week's hajj crush and stampede
"Mistake" made in bombing Yemen wedding party, officials say
Yemeni security forces say 38 people killed and dozens wounded when two airstrikes targeting rebels by Saudi-led coalition hit celebrants
Iran president weighs in on hajj stampede, imprisoned U.S. reporter
Speaking to media at U.N., Hassan Rouhani blames "ineptitude" of Saudis for hajj stampede that killed more than 700
How 700 people died in the Hajj stampede
Experts on crowd control explain why "people don't die because they panic. They panic because they are dying."
L.A. police arrest Saudi prince on sex charge
28-year-old royal accused of forced oral copulation with adult at Beverly Hills area mansion, but is free after posting $300,000 bail pending trial
Hajj tragedy brings grief, questions in Saudi Arabia
Kingdom vows investigation, review of "existing plans" as Iran blames "mismanagement" for crush killed more than 700 Muslim pilgrims
Hundreds killed in stampede at Muslim hajj pilgrimage
Iran blames Saudis as more than 700 people are confirmed dead in a crush near a holy site in the city of Mina, near Mecca
Deadly stampede at hajj pilgrimage
More than 700 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a stampede on the outskirts of Mecca
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Qatar: A tiny country's big influence
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The emir weighs in on Iraq, Afghanistan
In November, the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, talked with Bob Simon about the pullout of U.S. troops from Iraq.
How Well Oiled Are We?
In 2002, the CEO of oil giant BP Amoco explained to Lesley Stahl the world's reliance on Saudi Arabia for energy.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
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Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.
GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
North Korea's Kim lauds test of apparent new hypersonic missile
Kim Jong Un says a new weapon tested by North Korea, likely a hypersonic missile, will be an "irresistible force" and "incurable headache" for adversaries.
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Iran's president heads for U.N. summit ahead of possible Trump meeting
Iran's president said before departing for New York that he would "firmly defend" his country's positions at the U.N. General Assembly.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 45 storm .
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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
Fishing boat reels in large U.S. military drone off Florida coast
A photo posted on the Hot Spots Charters Facebook page shows the large gray drone next to a table of fish.
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Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.
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Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
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President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
Mamdani, Trump agree to continue discussion on making NYC more affordable
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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North Korea's Kim lauds test of apparent new hypersonic missile
Kim Jong Un says a new weapon tested by North Korea, likely a hypersonic missile, will be an "irresistible force" and "incurable headache" for adversaries.
Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 45 storm .
6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
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Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst on 51st season
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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Former controller explains FAA outage
Flights were disrupted after a cable line was accidentally cut at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. S. Todd Yeary, a former certified air traffic controller with the FAA, explains what happened and why.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Bill Gates compares AI to an alien invasion
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is in New York City this week for the UN General Assembly, hoping to prepare world leaders for the huge potential and huge threats AI poses. He spoke with Tony Dokoupil about his concerns.
Jim VandeHei on Trump press ban, AI and more
Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei found a silver lining in the ongoing AI doom-and-gloom and co-wrote a modern survival guide called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less." Vandehei joins "The Takeout" to discuss the book, artificial intelligence and the Trump administration.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in hospital
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Clancy's lawyer questions holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has asked the judge to investigate the holdout juror after her case ended in a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.
Man shot by ICE in Austin speaks out
In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.
"American Idol" contestant on trial for wife's death
A former "American Idol" contestant broke down in court on Monday as images and information about his ex-wife's execution-style killing were laid out in court. Tom Hanson has more details on the murder trial.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Former controller explains FAA outage
Flights were disrupted after a cable line was accidentally cut at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. S. Todd Yeary, a former certified air traffic controller with the FAA, explains what happened and why.
Clancy's lawyer questions holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has asked the judge to investigate the holdout juror after her case ended in a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Iran war looms over U.N. General Assembly
President Trump will address world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly with the Iran war and instability in the Middle East looming over the annual gathering. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Holly Williams report.
Details emerge on Presley Gerber's death
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at 27 years old in a rehab facility. More details are emerging in his death as police say they're investigating a suspected overdose. Kevin Frazier has the latest.