Satellite images show massive damage from Turkey-Syria quakes
Satellite images from the NASA Earth Observatory show the scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria.
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People offer to adopt baby girl Aya pulled from earthquake rubble
When she was rescued, baby Aya was still connected to her mother by her umbilical cord, and none of her immediate family survived.
Group provides aid to earthquake victims
Rescue crews are working around the clock in hopes of finding survivors in both Turkey and Syria after this week's deadly earthquakes. Dr. Julie Varughese, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Americares, joins CBS News to discuss her organization's efforts to provide aid to those affected by the devastating earthquake.
Newborn baby and mom saved after four days trapped in earthquake rubble
The 10-day-old baby didn't cry as rescue workers pulled him from under the wreckage of his collapsed building.
Aid to Syria delayed by political complications
Turkey and Syria are reeling from the devastating earthquakes which have killed thousands of people. Humanitarian groups warn the earthquakes could worsen a crisis both countries were already facing prior to the earthquakes. Andrew Tabler, a Martin J. Gross senior fellow at the Washington Institute, and the former National Security Council director for Syria, joined CBS News to discuss how the complicated politics in the region is becoming an obstacle to help those impacted by the earthquakes.
Turkey and Syria earthquake deaths pass 20,000
The death toll is continuing to rise after a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria earlier this week. Rescuers were racing to save a 17-year-old girl who was able to send a text message from beneath the rubble that she was alive. Chris Livesay has the latest.
USAID helping after devastating earthquake
USAID announced it is allocating $85 million for disaster relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with USAID deputy director Isobel Coleman about how the money will be used.
3 Americans among the dead in Turkey quake
The U.S. State Department confirms three Americans are among the thousands of people dead in Monday's devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. Meanwhile, more help is reaching the region. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett with the latest on the disaster response.
Queens family among thousands killed in earthquake in Turkey
Burak and Kimberly Marilyn Firik and their two sons were killed when the building they were in collapsed.
Turkey-Syria quake deaths over 20,000, more than Fukushima disaster
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
UNICEF aiding earthquake victims
The desperate search for survivors after Monday's devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey is in its fourth day. Meanwhile, concerns are growing for survivors who are in need of basic necessities like food, clean water and shelter. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with UNICEF's Syria representative Angela Kearney about the humanitarian relief efforts.
Cold leaves earthquake survivors facing a "secondary disaster"
The U.S. government's international aid agency has promised $85 million in help for the quake victims, but the "window is closing to find survivors."
U.S. ambassador to Turkey on quake efforts
The death toll continues to rise after the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake joins CBS News to discuss the American response to the disaster.
Rescuers battle time, cold after Turkey quake
The death toll in Turkey and Syria continues to rise after two deadly earthquakes. Rescue efforts have been hampered by damaged roads, and freezing temperatures and snowfall. Chris Livesay reports.
Aid groups send help to Turkey and Syria
People are working around the clock to help those affected by the earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey and Syria. Nicole Hark, deputy country director for Syria at Mercy Corps, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how they're helping and what is needed most in the region.
Search continues for earthquake survivors
Rescuers are in a race against time to look for any survivors under rubble in the aftermath of the massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, as severe winter conditions impact recovery operations. Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, executive director of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, joined CBS News to discuss relief efforts in the region.
Race to send aid to Turkey and Syria
Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, is preparing to send disaster relief to Turkey and Syria. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Team Rubicon CEO Art delaCruz about the resources his team provides.
Search for earthquake survivors as death toll rises
The death toll continued to rise across Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of Monday's massive earthquakes. Rescue teams are digging through rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Disaster relief pours in for Turkey and Syria
Disaster relief is pouring into Turkey and Syria from around the globe as the death toll rises from Monday's devastating earthquake. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Derya Kalender, the senior HR officer for the Human Appeal Charity, which is providing food, water and medical aid amid the crisis, about the greatest needs.
Aid worker on earthquake relief efforts
Doctors Without Borders is sending support to Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes which hit the region Monday and have claimed thousands of lives. Sherwan Qasem, who is from Syria and works on the organization's emergency desk in Amsterdam, discussed what it has been like to manage operations for his home country while living abroad.
Crews urgently looking for quake survivors
In Turkey, the search for survivors after a massive earthquake struck parts of the country and Syria is in its third day. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay about the search and rescue efforts.
Project Hope responds to Turkey-Syria earthquake
The death toll has reached more than 11,000 in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports. Arlan Fuller, director of emergency response and preparedness for Project Hope, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss what the organization is doing to assist on the ground.
Aid desperately needed in quake zone
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck parts of Turkey and Syria surpassed 11,000 on Wednesday and is expected to continue to rise. Rescue workers are in a race against time to find any survivors buried beneath the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings. Arwa Damon, board president and co-founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance, a nonprofit that provides access to medical and mental health care for children impacted by war, joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Earthquake kills family of baby born in rubble of Syria home
"We cleared the dust and found the baby with the umbilical cord (intact), so we cut it and my cousin took her to hospital," rescuer says.
Newborn baby in Syria found under rubble
A newborn in Syria who was still attached to her mother when she was found under the rubble of her home is the sole survivor from her immediate family after Monday's devastating earthquakes.
Lala is a tropical storm again after lashing past Hawaii's Big Island
As a hurricane, Lala skirted past Hawaii's Big Island, where it brought heavy rain and the possibility of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
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CENTCOM chief visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid morale concerns
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Ukraine's own ballistic missiles could strike Russia within months, says former minister
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Rahm Emanuel on Trump, the left, and what's right for America
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Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet
Footage shows a large column of smoke after Ukraine struck a major logistics hub in the Moscow region.
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
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Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
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Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
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Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
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FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
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How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
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Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
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Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
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Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
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My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
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Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
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Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
4 Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy
Local officials have expressed their dismay and sadness at the theft which occurred during celebrations of the Virgin Mary.
Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet
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NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
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Ukraine's own ballistic missiles could strike Russia within months, says former minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia.
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The Eagles' "Long Goodbye" farewell tour, now longer
The Eagles, one of the greatest old-school bands on Earth (and whose "Greatest Hits" compilation is the bestselling album in history), have extended their farewell tour, currently in residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eagles co-founder Don Henley talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the band's half-century relationship with their fans; the legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey; and how his pre-performance regimen has changed with age. (Originally broadcast Feb. 8, 2026.)
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Elizabeth Cook sings "Girls of Atomic City"
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Elizabeth Cook takes us to "Sunset Promenade"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Sunset Promenade."
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The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
Mozart statuettes snatched in classical caper
To celebrate Mozart's 270th birthday this year, German artist Ottmar Hörl made 320 statuettes of the composer and his dog, Pimperl, placing them around Salzburg, Austria. However, the statuettes have been pilfered.
Italian art heist foiled
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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"Kiss your mom": Okla. HS freshmen face rite of passage
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