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The effort to decimate ISIS forces centers around U.S. airstrikes -- and a loose partnership with moderate rebel forces on the ground. Clarissa Ward reports.
ISIS forces are on the move in Syria targeting the border town of Kobani with artillery fire. Turkish soldiers and tanks are stationed at the border a few miles away. Norah O'Donnell reports.
In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Obama admitted that U.S. officials not only underestimated the strength of ISIS, they overestimated the Iraqi army's willingness to fight the militants. Obama also pointed the finger at former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for caring more about advancing his Shiite agenda then promoting unity in the country. Steve Kroft reports.
In an interview with "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft, President Obama defended his 2012 decision to not arm the moderate Syrian rebels in the fight against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
On a recent trip into Syria, Holly Williams met a ragtag army that's fighting off ISIS in the border village of Mahmoodin.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home.
Peter Baker, Michael Gerson, Kimberley Strassel, Ruth Marcus, and Michael Crowley discuss the president's response to extremists in Iraq and Syria.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, says President Obama should seek congressional authorization for U.S. military involvement in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken says the participation of Arab allies in the bombing campaign against ISIS is "very significant."
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Erbil on how American allies and foes are reacting to U.S. air strikes against jihadists in Iraq and Syria.
Former Undersecretary of Defense Michele Flournoy, former Deputy CIA Director Michael Morell, and Retired Army Gen. Carter Ham discuss U.S. involvement in the fight against extremists in Iraq and Syria.
The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home, with Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, and others.
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer praises President Obama's decision to target extremists in Iraq and Syria.
North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Thom Tillis says President Obama's foreign policies have "weakened America."
The U.S. coalition against ISIS has expanded to include Britain and three other European countries. But they will only take part in a limited military campaign. Julianna Goldman reports.
Saudi Arabia is part of the coalition that helped the U.S. carry out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell sits down with the former U.S. Ambassador, Prince Turki al-Faisal, to discuss why the Saudis decided to take action.
Warplanes from the U.S. and two Arab allies hit ISIS oil facilities near al-Mayadeen during the third night of airstrikes. David Martin reports from the Pentagon, where he says the airstrikes were a success.
President Obama urges the United Nations Security Council to come together to address the threat posed by violent extremists.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the connections between al Qaeda affiliates and why the group remains a danger to the U.S.
During a speech at the United Nations, President Obama urges more countries to join the coalition fighting Islamic extremists in Iraq and Syria.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss potential allies in the coalition forming to combat Islamic extremists in Iraq and Syria.
More than 130,000 Syrian refugees have flooded into Turkey over the past few days in an attempt to escape from ISIS. Many are living in makeshift camps inside mosques and schools. Holly Williams reports from Suruc, Turkey, near an area in Syria hard-hit by U.S. airstrikes.
The latest American airstrikes against ISIS are putting the spotlight back on Syria. Vice News assigned a reporter to spend two weeks with the Sunni alliance rebel group known as the Islamic Front and showed why groups like it are America's best hope.
Pentagon officials say they hit virtually everything they aimed at in the first night of airstrikes in Syria, but there are still plenty of targets left. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
The United States and its Arab partners unleashed a flurry of missiles against various ISIS targets on Tuesday. The U.S. also launched attacks against a group of al Qaeda veterans known as Khorasan, who were believed to be plotting attacks against the West. David Martin reports.
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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.
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
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.
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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.
A lawyer attracted unwanted attention outside Boston Federal Court following Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña's arraignment last Friday. The mayor's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area and remarked that he would bring bodyguards with him next time. Prosecutors allege DePeña improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.
A CBS News analysis finds crime in Washington, D.C., dropped to its lowest level since at least 2010 in the 12 months after President Trump declared a federal emergency and deployed the National Guard into the city. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Oil prices on Tuesday reached their highest level since July as the war in Iran drags on without an end in site. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced Monday that she's planning to deploy 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections. Jen Fifield, reporter for ProPublica, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.