Is the U.S. taking a backseat to Russia in Syria?

Is the U.S. taking a backseat to Russia in Syria? Steve Kroft asks President Obama in an interview for “60 Minutes.”

• Oct 9, 2015
• 01:52

In her September 20, 2015 appearance on "Face the Nation," Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said the Pentagon needs to "take a hard look" at why the push to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels "has been such a failure"

In her September 20, 2015 appearance on "Face the Nation," Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said the Pentagon needs to "take a hard look" at why the push to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels "has been such a failure." The Pentagon announced Friday that it would end the $500 million program.

• Oct 9, 2015
• 02:26

Russia is denying reports that some of its cruise missiles missed their targets in Syria

Russia is denying reports that some of its cruise missiles missed their targets in Syria. Russian military involvement in the war-torn country is one of the topics Steve Kroft asked President Obama about in a new interview for "60 Minutes." Kroft joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss their conversation. Watch the full interview Sunday on “60 Minutes.”

• Oct 9, 2015
• 04:16

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush responds to criticisms about his "stuff happens" remarks after last week's Umpqua Community College shooting. He also addressed the current Syria crisis.

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush responds to criticisms about his "stuff happens" remarks after last week's Umpqua Community College shooting. He also addressed the current Syria crisis

• Oct 8, 2015
• 01:45

Differences between Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration arise over Syria and the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Differences between Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration arise over Syria and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with details.

• Oct 8, 2015
• 06:36

Russia continues to conduct airstrikes in Syria despite questions about who is being targeted

Russia continues to conduct airstrikes in Syria despite questions about who is being targeted. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has details for CBSN.

• Oct 8, 2015
• 03:48

Russia is launching its cruise missiles as part of a coordinated attack in the air and on the ground with the Syrian regime

Russia is launching its cruise missiles as part of a coordinated attack in the air and on the ground with the Syrian regime. After four years of deadly civil war, Russia's air campaign may be tipping the balance in favor of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 8, 2015
• 02:50

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 7, 2015 edition

Two more bodies were found Wednesday in the Carolinas where the worst flooding ever recorded there continues to wreak havoc; Jim Axelrod spoke to Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his rise to internet stardom after recording songs, including David Bowie's "Space Oddity," while in orbit onboard the International Space Station

• Oct 7, 2015
• 18:18

Russia says it launched 26 cruise missiles today from its warships on the Caspian Sea

Russia says it launched 26 cruise missiles today from its warships on the Caspian Sea. They say they are hitting parts of northern Syria where both ISIS and Al Qaeda-linked fighters have a heavy presence. But U.S. says Moscow's airstrikes in Syria are also targeting moderate, American-backed rebels.

• Oct 7, 2015
• 02:19

Many of the locations Moscow says it's hit are not in areas controlled by ISIS militants

Russia joined the Syrian conflict saying it would target ISIS, but many of the locations Moscow says it's hit are not in areas controlled by ISIS militants. Syrian activists say the latest wave of airstrikes struck areas including the center of a province bordering President Bashar al-Assad's stronghold. CBS News reports President Obama and Vice President Biden will talk with Secretary of State John Kerry about which steps the U.S. may take next. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 7, 2015
• 02:34

Search for victims in deadly storms, airstrikes continue in Syria, and more stories you're clicking on

Search for victims in deadly storms, airstrikes continue in Syria, and more stories you're clicking on.

• Oct 6, 2015
• 00:32

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 6, 2015 edition

An estimated 11 trillion gallons of water has destroyed parts of the Palmetto state; actress Ali Stroker is making a special debut in a revival of "Spring Awakening" on Broadway

• Oct 6, 2015
• 20:43

Russia says its fighter jets targeted 10 ISIS positions Tuesday, but the U.S. says Moscow also attacked moderate rebels backed by America in an effort to prop up the Syrian regime

Russia says its fighter jets targeted 10 ISIS positions Tuesday, but the U.S. says Moscow also attacked moderate rebels backed by America in an effort to prop up the Syrian regime. Holly Williams has a report.

• Oct 6, 2015
• 02:23

The largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II is continuing as Germany struggles to deal with the influx of Syrian refugees

The largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II is continuing as Germany struggles to deal with the influx of Syrian refugees. Charlie D'Agata reports from Berlin on refugees in their new home.

• Oct 6, 2015
• 02:23

Syrian state television says Russian warplanes bombed ISIS targets in and around the ancient city of Palmyra

Syrian state television says Russian warplanes bombed ISIS targets in and around the ancient city of Palmyra. The newest Russian attacks follow increasingly dangerous encounters with U.S.- led coalition warplanes. David Martin visited Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, where they are trying to keep the two air commands apart.

• Oct 6, 2015
• 02:38

Deadly flooding hits East Coast, Amtrak passengers injured in derailment, and more stories you're clicking on

Deadly flooding hits East Coast, Amtrak passengers injured in derailment, and more stories you're clicking on.

• Oct 5, 2015
• 00:32

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 5, 2015 edition

The worst flooding in the Carolinas in years has killed eleven people; Driverless cars are moving off the drawing boards and onto the roads

• Oct 5, 2015
• 20:46

The Pentagon has changed its story on why a Doctors Without Borders hospital was destroyed by a U.S. airstrike, killing 10 patients and 12 staff members

The Pentagon has changed its story on why a Doctors Without Borders hospital was destroyed by a U.S. airstrike, killing 10 patients and 12 staff members. Mark Phillips is following the story.

• Oct 5, 2015
• 02:22

There was another close call between U.S. and Russian airplanes over Syria

There was another close call between U.S. and Russian airplanes over Syria. CBS News' David Martin reports from Qatar how the airstrikes are being coordinated now that the Russians are in the mix.

• Oct 5, 2015
• 02:04

Meanwhile, Turkey says that a Russian warplane violated its airspace, prompting it to scramble F-16 fighter jets

In his first interview since Moscow began launching airstrikes, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the Russian campaign has to succeed, or else the entire region faces destruction. Meanwhile, Turkey says that a Russian warplane violated its airspace, prompting it to scramble F-16 fighter jets. Russia continues its airstrikes in Syria, angering the U.S., Turkey and their coalition partners in the Middle East. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.

• Oct 5, 2015
• 02:03

Deadly flooding in South Carolina, Syrian airstrike investigation, and more stories you're clicking on

Deadly flooding in South Carolina, Syrian airstrike investigation, and more stories you're clicking on.

• Oct 4, 2015
• 00:31

At a White House press conference Friday, President Obama called out Vladimir Putin for bombing rebels and civilians in Syria to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad

At a White House press conference Friday, President Obama called out Vladimir Putin for bombing rebels and civilians in Syria to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Obama said it's a recipe for disaster and predicted Russia will get bogged down. Holly Williams reports Russian planes have now attacked some of the same targets the U.S. has been hitting.

• Oct 2, 2015
• 02:24

Previous strikes in northern Syria had pounded groups linked to al Qaeda, but also so-called moderate rebels who are supported by the U.S.

Russian warplanes hit targets in Syria for a third straight day, attacking what sources now say are areas held by ISIS. Previous strikes in northern Syria had pounded groups linked to al Qaeda, but also so-called moderate rebels who are supported by the U.S. Holly Williams reports from Hatay, Turkey, along the Syrian border.

• Oct 2, 2015
• 02:30

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 1, 2015 edition

A deadly mass shooting has left at least 10 people killed and 7 wounded in Southwestern Oregon on the Umpqua Community College campus; an almost mythical Nazi gold train from World War II is believed to have been found in Southwest Poland

• Oct 1, 2015
• 20:45

Russian war planes pounded Syria for a second day Thursday, reportedly targeting groups linked to al Qaeda

Russian war planes pounded Syria for a second day Thursday, reportedly targeting groups linked to al Qaeda. But the U.S. says they are also hitting moderate Syrian rebels who are backed by the U.S. Syria's deadly civil war is now even more dangerous with both the U.S. and Russia launching airstrikes, but supporting different sides. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 1, 2015
• 02:19

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