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President Obama says the U.S. will help halt the advance of extremists fighting the Iraqi government, but Iraqis themselves must reach a political solution.
Voting in Syria’s presidential election began Tuesday, but with little doubt Bashar al-Assad will win a new seven-year term, the election is not so much a show of democracy as a declaration of victory. Clarissa Ward reports that the Syrian government may also have found a loophole regarding chemical weapons.
More information is emerging about the man who was arrested for a deadly shooting at the Jewish Museum in Brussels. It is believed that he converted to radical Islam during a stint in a French prison and later spent time in Syria. Holly Williams reports.
U.S. intelligence believes an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing while fighting for al Qaeda in Syria. The terrorist group had promised an attack from an American, and the FBI says several dozen Americans have gone to Syria to join the fighting. Bob Orr reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about America's involvement in Syria's civil war and how the president has been increasing efforts.
Kerry said President Obama will be announcing a new terrorism partnership fund of $5 billion. He talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the remaining troops in Afghanistan and the role of U.S. leadership in the world.
President Obama says he will not commit American troops to a ground war in Syria, but "that doesn't mean we shouldn't help the Syrian people stand up against a dictator."
CBS News correspondent David Martin lays out the questions President Obama faces as he nears a decision to authorize a plan to train Syrian rebels.
More than 160,000 people have been killed in Syria’s ongoing civil war, with atrocities committed on both sides. Clarissa Ward meets a man who’s on a mission to make sure the evidence from the most vicious war of our time is not lost to history.
He received his award Monday at the 73rd annual ceremony in New York for his one-on-one interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the ongoing civil war in Syria and why counterterrorism officials are worried about the foreign fighters flowing into the country.
Pope Francis marked his second Easter Mass as pontiff with calls for concern for the poor and peace in the world's trouble spots. The pope urged the international community to boldly negotiate peace in Syria and called for God to inspire initiatives to promote peace in Ukraine. Allen Pizzey reports.
The pope touched on some timely, pressing issues in a well-received Easter address to the faithful in the Vatican. CBS News' Allen Pizzey reports.
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom traveled to Jordan to meet with children from Syria and their families, whose lives have been devastated by the conflict in their home country.
A new report estimates that 100 Americans have traveled to Syria to fight in the civil war alongside thousands of Europeans. Clarissa Ward reports on why young Westerners are flocking there, and who is inspiring them.
A large number of Westerners, including Americans, who’ve joined the fight in Syria’s civil war, are inspired by fiery speeches on the Internet. One imam from Dearborn, Mich., however, is emerging as a leading source of encouragement for many foreign fighters in the war. Clarissa Ward reports.
Two Spanish journalists got an emotional welcome at the Madrid airport after spending six months as hostages in Syria. Norah O'Donnell reports.
President Obama visits Flanders Field Cemetery, the burial site of 368 Americans, most of whom died liberating Belgium in World War I. The president says we must remember the lessons of that war even today, particularly the horrific cost of using chemical weapons.
Families in Syria struggle to provide basic needs for themselves and find more difficult days ahead. One of four interviews with the U.N. World Food Program aiding Syrians in the region
About a dozen nuns freed after being held hostage by al Qaeda-linked rebels in Syria arrived in Damascus Monday, ending their three-month ordeal in an apparent prisoner exchange with the government. Activists said the release came in exchange for 150 female prisoners held by the government.
Video has emerged of two alleged L.A.-affiliated gang members fighting in Syria. The video first appeared on one of the men's Facebook pages. They appear to align themselves with pro-Assad forces.
Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Obama Monday to discuss Syria, Iran and the stalled negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Netanyahu said Israelis expect him to "stand strong to secure the future of the one and only Jewish state." Charlie Rose reports.
Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about terrorism in Syria and Nigeria, along with a high-profile arrest of a former Guantanamo detainee in Britain.
A Syrian immigrant living in Germany describes his experience in Syria during the civil war which inspired him to create a solution for people in conflict zones to communicate easily, even when internet networks are down. Here he reflects on 10 years of ongoing conflict in Syria.
It's been 10 years since the start of the Syrian civil war. CBSN video producer Nour Idriss shares her personal journey after the crisis in her homeland left her stranded in New York, plus she interviews another Syrian war survivor who created new technology to help people in conflict zones communicate more easily.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
A person believed to be the ex-wife of the suspect in the attack at Michigan's Temple Israel told authorities that the suspect was "not stable" ahead of the attack, according to a 911 call obtained by CBS News Detroit.
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad to invest in the island, a government official told NBC News, as the country faces economic collapse and pressure from the Trump administration.
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling over the East Coast, chaotic weather put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria, police said. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the conflict-battered city in recent history.
The Taliban in Afghanistan claim that a Pakistani military airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul has killed over 400 people, but Pakistan alleges the site was a weapons depot.
President Trump was planning to visit China at the end of March.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman breaks down some of the best looks from the 2026 Oscars, where looks from Chanel and Dior dominated the red carpet.
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Authorities have made an arrest in the cold case disappearance of California teenager Victoria Marquina.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Extreme weather is impacting millions of Americans from coast to coast, creating long lines at airports and a travel mess. Plus, Israel says it has killed two more Iranian leaders. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Trump calls for other countries to help open Strait of Hormuz; White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer.
For years, CBS News' own Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp documented the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. The resulting film, "All the Empty Rooms," just won an Oscar. Tony Dokoupil has more.
With the spring and summer travel seasons on the horizon, many are wondering how worried to be about long security lines at the airport. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy website, joins to discuss.