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President Trump called an apparent nerve gas attack on Syrians an "affront to humanity" at a press conference with the king of Jordan. But Mr. Trump declined to say how the U.S. would respond and touted his ability to be "flexible." Major Garrett has more.
The U.S. has tried diplomacy with Syria and Russia to end the suffering of civilians in the Syrian civil war, but none of it has worked. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams has been covering the conflict for years and says that the other options, like military intervention, are not ideal either.
President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah II Wednesday, a day after a suspected chemical attack in Syria. Matt Viser, deputy Washington bureau chief for the Boston Globe, joins CBSN to discuss what the president could be planning regarding the ongoing brutal war in Syria.
At a joint news conference with King Abdullah of Jordan at the White House, President Trump called yesterday's Syrian chemical attack "an affront to humanity." Trump also said, "We will destroy ISIS and we will protect civilization." See the full CBS News Special Report on the news conference.
During a joint news conference with Jordan's King Abdullah II Wednesday, President Trump called the attack in Syria "an affront to humanity." He didn't, however, say exactly what he'll do, or that Syrian President Bashar Assad should step down, CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports.
A suspected chemical weapons attack has killed dozens in northern Syria. CBS News' Holly Williams reports on the investigation into who's responsible.
In what may be the latest crime against humanity in the ongoing Syrian civil war, at least 58 civilians were killed in an apparent nerve gas attack, a weapon banned by the civilized world; The Vatican Museum is one of the busiest tourist sites on Earth, but after hours, one man has much of it to himself
After making a statement that the attacks on Syria were "reprehensible" and "heinous," President Trump's White House put blame on the Obama administration for not following through on threatened airstrikes in 2013. At the time, Mr. Trump supported Mr. Obama's decision. Margaret Brennan reports.
In what may be the latest crime against humanity in the ongoing Syrian civil war, at least 58 civilians were killed in an apparent nerve gas attack, a weapon banned by the civilized world. Holly Williams has more.
CBS News' Holly Williams reports on a possible chemical weapons attack against civilians in Idlib, Syria.
Warning: Part of this video is graphic. A suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria could be among the deadliest in the country's six-year civil war. A human rights monitoring group says at least 58 people were killed and dozens wounded. The group blames the Syrian government or Russian jets. Holly Williams reports.
Six years ago, the Syrian civil war began. Daryl Grisgraber, senior advocate for Refugees International, joins CBSN to discuss what's next for the war-torn country.
Twenty-six-year-old Jonathan Tran of California appeared in court accused of hopping onto the White House grounds; In South Africa, some high-flying dogs are tackling a serious poaching problem
ISIS fighters are being killed and rounded up as prisoners while one of the extremists' last strongholds is crumbling. One ISIS defector told CBS News he quickly realized he'd made a mistake after joining the terror group. Holly Williams reports.
Iraqi forces continue their push into the heart of Western Mosul to liberate the city from ISIS. But the terror group is fighting for every inch of territory. Holly Williams reports from the front lines where civilians continue to flood out of the city amid the violence.
When ISIS militants overran Mosul, 9-year-old Muhaiman found himself separated from his family. After finally managing to escape, he soon found himself reunited with his family in a camp for refugees. Charlie D'Agata has the story.
CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin discusses why an al Qaeda leader was in Syria and what we know about Secretary of Defense James Mattis' "preliminary plan" to defeat ISIS.
Abu Al-Khary Al-Masri was killed last weekend after a CIA drone strike scored a direct hit on his car. He survived for a long time as one of al Qaeda's senior leaders. As David Martin reports, the U.S. had been after him for decades.
On the outskirts of Mosul, Iraqi forces backed by the U.S. military are slowly taking ground from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. This past week, they retook the airport and started pushing deeper into Iraq's second-largest city. David Martin reports.
The Pentagon is developing a military strategy for defeating ISIS, which could call for more boots on the ground in Syria. David Martin reports from Amman, Jordan, where he is traveling with a top U.S. general in the fight with the terror group.
President Trump met with candidates for the position of national security adviser this weekend in Florida; Want to lose weight without lifting a finger? With the help of a new sweat lodge technique, some are doing just that
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launched another assault on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). They're trying to drive the terror group out of Iraq's second-largest city, Mosul. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Nearly 7 out of 10 Canadians support their government's acceptance of Syrian refugees. One such Good Samaritan is Jim Estill, a prominent Canadian entrepreneur and businessman. Haunted by pictures of Syrian cities reduced to rubble and Syrian people dying as they tried to escape, Estill has put up CAN$1.5 million to resettle 58 Syrian families in a small university city west of Toronto. "My thought is, what can I do to help?" Estill told correspondent Martha Teichner. "You don't want to grow old and say you stood by and did nothing. And it's the right thing to do."
"White Helmets" filmmakers, Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara, joined CBSN to discuss the ongoing conflict in Syria and the volunteer rescue group their documentary centers around.
He says the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
As a hurricane, Lala skirted past Hawaii's Big Island, where it brought heavy rain and the possibility of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.
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.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
The summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative – shorts – which, in some jurisdictions, were illegal.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on 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.
Local officials have expressed their dismay and sadness at the theft which occurred during celebrations of the Virgin Mary.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.
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.)
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
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.
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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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.
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.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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 numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
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.
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Ruby McNally is 100 years old, and she is leaping into the next century of life by skydiving, saying, "There's nothing to be scared of." Ashley Sharp has the story.
The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.
Tributes poured in on Sunday for Tommy John. The baseball legend known as the "bionic man" has died at age 83. Shanelle Kaul reports from Yankee Stadium.
Europe has been sweating through its fifth round of dangerously high temperatures since May. Ramy Inocencio is in London with more.
A new CBS News poll found 69% of Americans are not satisfied with how the economy is working. With the Iran war in its sixth month, there's still pain at the pump. Aaron Navarro has more.