Civilians massacred
A United Nations report said that militias supporting the Syrian government apparently executed 82 civilians in Aleppo as the remaining rebel-held areas fell. Debora Patta reports on the "complete meltdown of humanity."
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Cease-fire in Aleppo
A cease-fire deal has reportedly been reached to allow civilians and rebel fighters to evacuate from Aleppo as Syrian government forces move into the beseiged city. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined CBSN with the latest on the desperate situation.
Aleppo "slaughter"
A report from the United Nations says 82 civilians in Aleppo have been killed by Syrian government troops in the past few days. USA Today correspondent Kiran Nazish joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Syrian rebels cornered
The Syrian regime, backed by Russian forces, has retaken nearly all of Aleppo from rebels and is launching more airstrikes against the few holdouts. But retaking Aleppo came at a cost. ISIS took control of the ancient city of Palmyra only nine months after the Syrian regime regained it from the terror group. Debora Patta reports.
Aleppo's fall
Syria's largest city, Aleppo, has been devastated by the country's civil war. Syrian and Russian forces appear poised to reclaim the city from U.S.-backed rebels while residents continue to flee. Debora Patta has more on the fall of the city.
ISIS seizes Palmyra
ISIS militants have reportedly retaken control of the Syrian city of Palmyra from government control. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Aleppo with the latest developments on the battle for Syria.
Inside Aleppo
Syrian and Russian troops are continuing their assault on Aleppo. They're trying to retake the city from U.S.-backed rebels. Debora Patta has more.
Fleeing Aleppo
During a pause in the fighting Friday morning, thousands of civilians still trapped in rebel-held Aleppo made a run for government positions. But not all made it safely, as regime forces apparently took custody of men of fighting age. Debora Patta reports.
Escape from Aleppo
Russian and Syrian warplanes have resumed bombing the eastern districts of Aleppo. There had been a humanitarian pause. Debora Patta was there as a rush of families tried to escape the war zone.
Aleppo close to falling
The Syrian government's relentless shelling of Aleppo left seven-year-old Abdul Ghani Tarab with shrapnel wounds. The bombings also destroyed the remaining hospitals in rebel-held Aleppo. Tarab is just now getting surgery, two weeks later. Thousands of civilians are still in danger as Aleppo is close to falling. Debora Patta reports.
What's next in Aleppo?
The Syrian army is slowly advancing to claim full control of Aleppo from rebel forces. What does this mean for civilians caught in the civil war? Senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, joins CBSN with insight about what Aleppo could look like under the Assad regime.
Syrian civilians in peril
The Assad regime is pushing to regain full control of Aleppo as rebels keep losing territory under relentless bombing. About 200,000 civilians are trapped. Debora Patta reports from Aleppo.
Families torn by Syrian war
Syrian government troops are pushing deeper into rebel-held parts in Aleppo. Regime forces now control more than 70 percent of Syria's largest city. Reports from inside Syria Wednesday indicate some rebel groups are calling for a truce. The battle has left hundreds of Aleppo residents dead and tens of thousands of families have fled. Debora Patta spoke with one family who never left and never gave up hope.
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Advancing on Aleppo
Russia says Syrian rebels fighting in Aleppo will be "destroyed" if they don't leave. The warning comes after Russia helped block a proposed United Nations truce in the besieged city. Debora Patta reports from Aleppo.
Cyber crime bust
Law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe broke up an alleged network of cyber crooks who allowed other criminals to use their servers to hack computers around the world. Victims of the scheme lost hundreds of millions of dollars. Jeff Pegues has more.
Syrian families flee
The United States and Russia begin talks this week on the fighting in Aleppo, Syria. Russia's foreign minister says he expects a deal to withdraw rebel forces from the city. Russian-backed air strikes in southwestern Syria over the weekend killed more than 70 people. Debora Patta reports from Aleppo.
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There was an open investigation into the warehouse where more than 30 people were killed in a deadly blaze over the weekend, Oakland officials said Sunday; former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was laid to rest Sunday on the ninth and final day of mourning in the country.
Aleppo falling to Assad
Syria's largest city, Aleppo, which was taken over in 2012 by anti-government rebels backed by the U.S., is slowly falling back under control of the Assad regime. For those who manage to escape to the government side, a hot meal and medical care await. Debora Patta reports.
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A party in a renovated warehouse ended with what may be the deadliest structure fire in the history of Oakland, California; the oldest-known survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor is returning to Hawaii to commemorate the 75th anniversary of a day that will live in infamy
War zone antiquities
ISIS has destroyed thousands of artifacts and archaeological sites in its rampage through Iraq and Syria. Representatives from 40 countries made plans to protect other historic antiquities from sharing the same fate. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Aleppo in ruins
The five-year-long civil war in Syria that left almost half a million people dead may be reaching a turning point. Russia's foreign minister said Saturday Russia is ready for talks with the U.S. on a rebel pullout from the besieged city of Aleppo. A human rights group says Syrian government forces, with the help of Russia, have captured 60 percent of Syria's largest city that was previously held by rebels. But the gains come with a staggering cost. Debora Patta reports from Aleppo.
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Carrier will keep 800 manufacturing jobs in Indiana instead of moving them to Mexico after the state promised the company $7 million in tax incentives; after a $4 million project, a rainbow of colors will light up the New York side of the Niagara Falls.
Aleppo families flee
The United Nations estimates that 200,000 people are still inside eastern Aleppo, trapped between the Syrian army and the rebel fighters amid relentless shelling continues. The U.N. wants the fighting to stop temporarily so that the sick and injured can evacuate. But the Syrian government has responded with silence. Debora Patta reports.
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Large-scale wildfires have killed 3 in Tennessee, hospitalized 14, and caused more than 14,000 people to evacuate; An icon of altruism was given a new home in the Smithsonian, reports Jan Crawford.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
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"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
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"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
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Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
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Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
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Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
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U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices
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Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
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Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
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Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Senators meet with border czar as lawmakers search for way out of DHS shutdown
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
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U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
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Book excerpt: "Stand" by Cory Booker
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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
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Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
Divers find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon at Aegean shipwreck
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Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
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What can one of the world's happiest nations teach us about parenting?
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"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Alessia Cara on new album
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
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"Survivor" contestant talks elimination
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Book excerpt: "When Caesar Was King" by David Margolick
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
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Risks of excessive screen time for adults
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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New photos in Michigan synagogue attack
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