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Authorities across the U.S. are cracking down on a surge in mass shooting threats. Meanwhile, on the international front, ISIS is regaining strength in Syria. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on efforts to stop domestic terrorism, and CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN with more on the U.S. response.
While rebel forces in Syria grapple to hold on to the Idlib region, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad struggles to overtake ISIS for good. New York Times reporter Vivian Yee visited 5 government-held cities to speak with survivors of the 8-year war, and she joins CBSN to discuss the situation on the ground.
Holly Williams has an exclusive look at what life is like for more than 3 million people trapped in a Syrian bombing campaign. Idlib is the last remaining stronghold of opposition forces in the civil war that began in 2011. Some people there are calling for the U.S. to help stop the siege by Syria and Russia
Millions of civilians in Syria are trapped as the regime tightens its grip on the last rebel stronghold. Syrian and Russian troops are bombing Idlib, trying to reclaim the opposition hot-spot. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams got rare access to the war-torn city. She joins CBSN from the Syrian-Turkish border to explain the latest developments.
A U.S missile strike on Saturday reportedly killed at least 40 jihadists. The attack is said to have targeted a meeting of jihadist leaders in the province of Idlib. Holly Williams reports from Idlib.
ISIS remains an active threat, long after it was defeated in Syria. Holly Williams went undercover to expose how human smugglers are helping ISIS fighters infiltrate Europe.
ISIS lost its last territory in Syria in March, but the group remains a terror threat. The reclusive leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, called for his followers to carry out attacks, and demanded the release of ISIS prisoners. President Trump has called on European countries to take their nationals who joined ISIS home from Syria – but in a Syrian prison holding alleged ISIS fighters, CBS News encountered prisoners who said they’re American. Holly Williams reports.
In northern Syria, prisons are filled with foreign ISIS fighters. In a CBS News exclusive, Holly Williams was given rare access to one of these prisons, and spoke with an an American.
Holly Williams went inside a sprawling refugee camp in Syria that is described as a breeding ground for ISIS. A few hundred U.S. allies guard the Al-Hol camp, where the strict laws of ISIS are followed.
In a major U.S. policy shift, American troops are pulling back to make way for Turkey's planned invasion of part of northern Syria. Turkey is targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters that have been key American allies in the fight against ISIS. The abrupt change follows a phone call Sunday night between President Trump and Turkey's president. Holly Williams reports.
President Trump has ordered the removal of U.S. troops from northern Syria. The abrupt change paves the way for Turkey to move into the region, putting America's Kurdish allies in jeopardy. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with the latest.
President Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria, leaving America's longtime Kurdish allies vulnerable. A number of Trump-allied Republicans have criticized the decision. Watch the president's remarks.
U.S. troops have begun to pull back from positions in northern Syria. America's Kurdish allies could soon be overrun by Turkish forces. There's also concern that 10,000 ISIS fighters could escape. The House speaker and Senate majority leader rarely agree on anything, but Monday they're both speaking out against President Trump's plan. David Martin reports.
American troops are pulling back from positions in Northern Syria under an order from the White House. The move precedes an expected incursion but Kurdish allies believe the U.S. has abandoned them. Mona Yacoubian, who is a senior advisor at the U.S. institute of peace for Syria, Middle East and North Africa, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of the withdrawl.
President Trump faces rare backlash from his own party for his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. New video shows more Americans leaving the area near the Turkish border, clearing the way for Turkey to attack Kurdish fighters who were crucial U.S. allies in the fight against ISIS. The president’s decision reportedly was a shock to other officials. Many of his Republican supporters call it a betrayal and a mistake, which threatens to upset everything the U.S. was trying to accomplish in the region. Weijia Jiang reports.
Turkey says it has completed preparations for a military operation in northern Syria as the U.S. withdraws troops from the region. National security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry joins CBSN AM to talk about the implications of President Trump's decision.
Congressional Republicans are pushing back after President Trump announced a withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria, calling the move a betrayal to key allies in the effort to defeat ISIS. CBS News White House correspondent Weija Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
In a conversation with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Joe Biden Foreign Policy Adviser Antony Blinken talks scrutiny over the World Health Organization and what a Biden presidency would do different on the global stage.
Turkey's president announced Wednesday its invasion of northern Syria has started, as Kurdish forces move to defend the border. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini has more.
Turkey's president announced the start of an invasion as Kurdish forces moved to defend Syria's northeastern border. The Kurds had been essential allies in the U.S. fight against ISIS, but President Trump had announced that he'd be abandoning them, breaking an American promise and pulling out of the region to allow Turkey to attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBSN to discuss.
Turkey has begun its attack against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. This comes after President Trump announced the removal of U.S. troops along the border between Syria and Turkey. Robert Ford, former U.S. ambassador to Syria, joined CBSN to discuss the U.S. relationship with the Kurds.
President Trump faces bipartisan criticism for withdrawing U.S. troops from northern Syria. Mr. Trump is being criticized for abandoning Kurdish fighters who have helped fight ISIS. Amy Austin Holmes, a fellow in the Wilson Center's Middle East program, joined CBSN for more on the drawdown in Syria.
Turkey has launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. U.S. officials confirmed there were airstrikes in the region but said there was no coordination with Turkey on any air operations. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams and Bulent Aliriza of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joined CBSN to discuss.
After Turkish forces launched airstrikes on Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria, President Trump said the U.S. was "speaking to both sides and seeing what can be made of it." He acknowledged that ISIS fighters in the area could be "escaping to Europe," but he went on to complain that the U.S. was providing security that he said was the responsibility of Europe as well as Russia, Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Turkish forces are bombarding territory held by America's Kurdish allies in Northern Syria. On Wednesday President Trump called the Turkish offensive "a bad idea," but it comes just days after his administration pulled back U.S. troops from the border, exposing the Kurds, who have led the fight against ISIS. Charlie D'Agata reports.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing Nigeria's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce is rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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.
The most important ingredient in Christmas cookies isn't the flour or the sugar -- it's the love and care that go into baking them. Major Garrett has more.
For more than a century, young kids have awakened on Christmas morning to find a teddy bear waiting for them under the tree. That gave one child an idea: getting teddy bears and the comfort they bring to the children who need them most. Tom Hanson has the story.
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops are adapting to changing demand. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Britain's King Charles delivered his annual Christmas address, carrying on a royal tradition that began nearly a century ago. Leigh Kiniry has more.