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Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes says the murder of journalist James Foley by Islamist militants in Syria was an attack on the United States itself.
The Pentagon says the terror group is "beyond anything we've seen." They're also threatening to kill three more American hostages. President Obama's top military advisers say the U.S. can only control ISIS, not wipe it out. Margaret Brennan reports.
While saying he doesn't have any hard evidence that it's already happening, Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, warns of the possibility that Islamist militants could slip across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The defense secretary condemned the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) for beheading American journalist James Foley.
American special operations forces tried to rescue American photojournalist James Foley less than two months before ISIS executed him. The U.S. commandos killed several ISIS militants on the ground in Syria, but they didn't find Foley and other captives. Margaret Brennan from the Pentagon.
James Jeffrey, a former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq now with the Washington Institute, says President Obama is striking the right tone in condemning ISIS militants after the execution of journalist James Foley.
"No faith teaches people to massacre innocents," President Obama says, heatedly condemning the terrorist group ISIS after its members executed American journalist James Foley.
President Obama says the execution of journalist James Foley at the hands of Islamist militants in Syria "shocks the conscience."
Addressing the situation in Iraq, the president announced during a news conference that Iraqi and Kurdish forces, with the help of the U.S., had taken a major step forward in retaking the Mosul dam which had been captured by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer disagrees with pundits who say Clinton made an error in critiquing the president's foreign policy.
After knocking the president for his policy decisions in Syria, Hillary Clinton met with Barack Obama on Martha's Vineyard Wednesday. They were at the same birthday party for a mutual friend. Norah O'Donnell reports.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate and Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Brian Katulis about the “war economy” being run by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes (the brother of CBS News president David Rhodes) says the White House won't rule out sending in additional non-combat forces for a humanitarian mission in Iraq.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate and Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Brian Katulis about what’s really motivating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss video released by an al Qaeda-linked group of 22-year-old American citizen Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha, the first American to carry out a suicide attack in the Syria’s civil war.
Asked about his inability to solve crises in Ukraine, Iraq, and elsewhere, President Obama emphasizes his administration's hard work but notes the limits of American power.
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., discusses the delicate interconnections that make forging peace in the Middle East so difficult.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the influx of foreign fighters aiding ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria, the continued rise of Boko Haram, and the bloody clashes currently plaguing Libya.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr speaks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the heightened security at some international airports and what has U.S. officials so concerned
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the new video that appears to show ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi preaching in Mosul, and what it says about the rising profile of the terror group fighting in Iraq and Syria.
In a rare interview, Rob Bertholee, the head of the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service, told CBS News that European intelligence agencies are alarmed by the spike in the number of westerners going to fight Jihad in Syria. Clarissa Ward reports.
Al-Qaeda splinter group ISIS has released a video that appears to show the group's leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, speaking on camera for the first time. CBS News Senior Security Contributor and former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell says Intelligence officials are still working to verify the video.
Gen. Martin Dempsey said that while Iraqi forces can defend Baghdad, they'd be "challenged" to take back territory seized by the al-Qaeda inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
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.
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.
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.
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
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.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
"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.
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.
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
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.
"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.