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Danish professors found kissing in relation to sex, family and friendship in ancient Mesopotamia was an ordinary part of everyday life.
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Zelenskyy addresses Arab League Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia on Friday in his first trip to the Middle East since the Russian invasion began. Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has long been closely allied with Russia, is also attending the summit. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
Syrian President Assad attends Arab League Summit
Syrian President Basher Al-Assad is attending the Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia today for the first time since his country was suspended from the organization in 2011 for its brutal crackdown on protesters. Syria was re-admitted earlier this month. Steven A. Cook, a senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined Anne-Marie Green on CBS News Morning to discuss the summit.
Harvard dropout helps refugees find homes
Harvard student helps more than 100,000 people in Ukraine, Syria and Turkey find places to live, after war and earthquakes cost them their homes.
Mother of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice pushes for his release
"We can negotiate and we can bring Austin home without changing our foreign policy," Debra Tice said.
Austin Tice's mom on push to bring him home
During his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday, President Biden brought up American journalist Austin Tice who was kidnapped in 2012 while reporting in Syria. Tice's mother, Debra Tice, discusses the U.S. government's efforts to bring her son home on CBS News.
ISIS chief killed by Turkey's intelligence agency, Erdogan says
Turkish President Erdogan said Turkey's MIT intelligence agency has killed Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, who became the leader of ISIS in November 2022.
4/23/2023: Healing and Hope; Who is Ray Epps; Nicolas Cage
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Quakes added to pain in war-torn NW Syria
In northwest Syria, earthquake survivors face a long journey to recovery. Scott Pelley headed to the war-torn country to speak with the people delivering humanitarian aid.
Doctors struggle to help quake survivors in war-torn northwest Syria
In northwest Syria, earthquake survivors face a long journey to recovery. Scott Pelley headed to the war-torn country to speak with the people delivering humanitarian aid.
After earthquake, war-torn northwest Syria struggles to move forward
Life was already grim after 12 years of war in Syria. The situation worsened when earthquakes hit. Scott Pelley spoke with aid workers in the region.
Volunteer organizations help build back Syria
Inside the volunteer efforts as the civilian White Helmets helped rescue and rebuild after February's devastating earthquakes in northwest Syria.
Volunteer organizations help build back Syria
Inside the volunteer efforts as the civilian White Helmets helped rescue and rebuild after February's devastating earthquakes in northwest Syria.
Healing and Hope | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, after catastrophic earthquakes devastated war-torn northwest Syria in February, Scott Pelley travels to the battleground to meet an American medical charity and volunteers for the White Helmets who braved the odds.
Palestinians say Israeli raid killed teen
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy during a raid in the occupied West Bank. This comes after Israel hit multiple military targets in Syria on Sunday in response to several rockets fired into Israeli territory over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins us to discuss the escalating violence in the region.
3 rockets launched at Israel from Syria, Israeli military says
The rocket fire from Syria comes against the backdrop of soaring Israeli-Palestinian tensions touched off by an Israeli police raid on Jerusalem's most sensitive site.
U.S. drone strike in Syria kills a senior ISIS leader, U.S. military says
He was in charge of plotting attacks in Europe, the U.S. military said. The strike was the latest in recent years targeting ISIS members in Syria.
U.S. troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after attacks in Syria
Six U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following attacks by Iranian-backed militias that killed a U.S. contractor, the Pentagon said.
Biden addresses fatal drone strike in Syria
President Biden made his first trip to Canada as commander-in-chief to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In his opening statements Friday, Biden addressed the fatal drone attack on U.S. forces in Syria. CBS News Washington correspondent Christina Ruffini examined the president's comments and the ongoing situation in Syria.
Several more attacks on U.S. bases in Syria
The U.S. has confirmed several more attacks on U.S. military bases in Syria on Friday after an initial attack by an Iranian-made drone Thursday killed a U.S. contractor and wounded at least 5 U.S. service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explained how the U.S. is responding, and why this escalation is different from fighting in recent years.
U.S. responds to deadly attack with airstrikes
Following a drone attack on a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria which left a U.S. contractor dead and six others wounded, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on what U.S. officials said was the headquarters of the Iranian-backed Islamic Revolutionary Guard. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
U.S. launches retaliatory airstrikes in Syria
The U.S. launched retaliatory airstrikes overnight in Syria after an Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor. The attack wounded at least five American troops and another U.S. contractor. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss the Biden administration's response to the attack and President Biden's meeting Friday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa.
U.S. strikes Iranian-backed group in Syria
The White House said President Biden ordered a missile strike in eastern Syria overnight in response to a drone attack that killed an American contractor and wounded several U.S. troops. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more from the Pentagon.
New attack targets U.S. base in Syria
A new attack targeted a U.S. military base in Syria on Friday, according to U.S. officials. Overnight, the U.S. military carried out precision airstrikes in retaliation for another attack Thursday that killed an American contractor and hurt six other people, according to the Pentagon. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini the U.S. does not want to escalate matters, but will defend American forces. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more.
Airstrikes in Syria after contractor killed
U.S. officials say a base in Syria used by the American military came under rocket fire following American airstrikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria. The airstrikes were ordered by President Biden in retaliation for a drone attack on another base in Syria used by U.S. personnel, which killed one American contractor. Holly Williams reports.
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Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
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2 boys killed by gunfire as they played with kittens in yard
Brothers Jesus and Sebastian Perez-Salome, ages 8 and 9, and a third victim were killed.
Biden to address nation on deal to avoid default
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake as part of rebranding effort
The change from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty is part of a broad Department of Defense initiative motivated by the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Iran frees 3 European prisoners after rumors of American's release
A lawyer for Siamak Namazi denied "rumors" the American was set to come home shortly before officials announced the release of 2 Austrians and a Dane.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
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Ten states sue to try to block large flood insurance rate hikes
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How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
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Phil Dunster reflects on "Ted Lasso" finale, possible spin-off
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President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
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Ten states sue to try to block large flood insurance rate hikes
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FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
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Biden to address nation on deal to avoid default
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
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Asylum limits justified given "sheer number" of migrants, top official says
The rules ban many migrants from asylum if they don't wait for an appointment to enter the U.S. at an official border crossing.
Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
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Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
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Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
What is cytomegalovirus, the leading infectious cause of birth defects?
More than half of U.S. adults have it, and it typically doesn't make them sick — but few people have ever heard of it.
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Iran frees 3 European prisoners after rumors of American's release
A lawyer for Siamak Namazi denied "rumors" the American was set to come home shortly before officials announced the release of 2 Austrians and a Dane.
Russia accused of using "starvation tactics" against Ukraine civilians
Investigators say they found evidence of a "deliberate plan" by Russia to subject Ukrainian civilians "to inhumane living conditions."
U.S. suspends cease-fire in Sudan, adds new sanctions
The suspension of a humanitarian cease-fire in Sudan came as a result of "repeated serious violations" of the terms, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said.
Hurricanes vs. typhoons vs. cyclones: What's the difference?
The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, with experts predicting at least 12 cyclones and five hurricanes before late November.
Asylum limits justified given "sheer number" of migrants, top official says
The rules ban many migrants from asylum if they don't wait for an appointment to enter the U.S. at an official border crossing.
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Phil Dunster reflects on "Ted Lasso" finale, possible spin-off
When asked about his feelings as the season came to an end, Dunster described a mix of monumental career moments and the somber realization that it could be the last with his castmates.
Billy Joel is ending his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden
Throughout his history-making residency thus far, Joel has sold 1.6 million tickets to fans from all 50 states and 120 countries.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
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William and Kate show up for royal wedding of Jordan's crown prince
The British royals' attendance at the ceremony in Amman was kept under wraps until just a few hours before the start of the palace ceremony.
Kim Cattrall set to reprise role in "Sex and the City" spinoff
Cattrall starred in six seasons and two movie spinoffs of "Sex and the City."
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
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Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
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Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
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South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
Are orcas coordinating attacks on boats?
Killer whales could be learning to attack small boats. Scientists are warning about an increase in what appear to be coordinated attacks by orcas on several vessels off the coast of Europe. One boat had to be abandoned and left to sink in the Strait of Gibraltar. Jeff Corwin, a biologist and wildlife conservationist, has more.
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Man arrested for aiming gun at woman's head after friend used his driveway
The driver said he pulled into the driveway to reposition his vehicle when the homeowner banged on his rear window with a gun.
Wanted woman poisons her lookalike with cheesecake to steal her identity
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
48 Hours: The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
Authorities say a woman named Viktoria Nasyrova tried to kill her lookalike and steal her identity in a most unusual way. Nasyrova is accused of poisoning a beauty stylist, Olga Tsvyk, with a piece of cheesecake. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview.
2 boys killed by gunfire as they played with kittens in yard
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Mistrial for 2 U.S. doctors over alleged tries to help Russia vs. Ukraine
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Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
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NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs
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