Men who fled ISIS territory are being interrogated
ISIS militants have been caught sneaking out with their families and protesting their innocence
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ISIS' territory nearly gone, but is U.S. leaving job "halfway" done?
One Kurdish commander said ISIS has already established an underground network of terror cells preparing to regroup and strike back
Is U.S. leaving ISIS fight "halfway" done?
President Trump says he expects to announce the final defeat of ISIS' so-called "caliphate" within the next week. In late 2014, ISIS held major cities throughout Iraq and Syria. U.S. officials now say the group has lost more than 99 percent of that territory. Charlie D'Agata went close to the last piece of ISIS-controlled land and saw the combat first hand.
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ISIS holdouts still fighting in Syria
President Trump said Wednesday ISIS should be wiped out in Syria by next week. But Charlie D'Agata had to run from ISIS bombs in eastern Syria, and it appears the terror group won't go down without a fight.
Trump: ISIS is "nearly 100%" defeated
After previously declaring that ISIS had been defeated in the Middle East, President Trump announced that "nearly 100%" of the caliphate had been decimated in Syria and Iraq. CBS News' Christina Ruffini discussed the president's most recent remarks at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS meeting in Washington.
Pompeo: U.S. not abandoning war on ISIS
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke about America's future efforts in the war against ISIS. He stated that although U.S. troops are being withdrawn from Syria, they will continue to provide assistance to allies in the Middle East. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini has the latest.
CBS News dodges ISIS bombs in Syria
U.S. forces and allies have reduced ISIS territory, but the fighting continues
Pence on withdrawing troops from Syria
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. is prepared to "strike back at ISIS." His comments come after President Trump declared ISIS was defeated and announced plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
VP: U.S. will be "prepared to strike back at ISIS" after withdrawal
In December, Trump claimed ISIS was defeated and announced a plan to withdraw troops from Syria
Trump on fight against ISIS, "endless wars"
During the State of the Union, President Trump said it's time for U.S. forces in the Middle East to come home. He said, "Great nations do not fight endless wars." He also addressed talks in Afghanistan to reduce the U.S. military presence.
U.S. troops fighting ISIS in Syria
In Senate testimony, the commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East said ISIS now controls just a small fraction of the territory it once held in Syria. But he warned the fight is not over. Charlie D'Agata reports from a base near the last ISIS holdout.
Pentagon: ISIS likely to "resurge" without "sustained pressure"
A DOD report says that ISIS is "regenerating key functions and capabilities more quickly in Iraq than Syria"
Trump says he doesn't "have to agree" with intel chiefs on global threats
He talked with "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan for an exclusive interview leading up to Super Bowl LIII
Trump "on the same page" with intel chiefs
After criticizing his intelligence team several times this week, President Trump tweeted they're all "on the same page" regarding international threats. His post comes after the Senate voted overwhelmingly to oppose the president's plans to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan. Chip Reid reports.
Senate rebukes Trump's planned military drawdowns
In a rare move, a majority of the Republican-led Senate rebuked the president's planned drawdowns in Afghanistan and Syria
29 children and babies die from cold as families seek shelter: Report
"Children are dying from hypothermia as their families flee to safety," said Elizabeth Hoff, WHO representative in Syria.
Goals of a Trump-Putin summit
White House officials say there will be a bilateral summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gabe Lipton, CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what both Mr. Trump and Putin are hoping to achieve with this summit.
Family of American held in Syria turn to Trump
The daughters of an American man detained in Syria for nearly two years are speaking out and asking President Trump to bring their father home. Majd Kamalmaz was arrested in Damascus in 2017. Janet Shamlian reports.
Daughters of American detained in Syria appeal to Trump for help
Majd Kamalmaz's daughters are speaking out about their search for their father, held for nearly two years by the Assad regime
Israel confirms strikes on Iranian targets in Syria
Description of airstrikes marks rare departure from Israel's years-long policy of ambiguity regarding activities in neighboring war-torn Syria
Another bomb attack targets U.S. troops in Syria
Less than a week after 4 Americans were killed in attack by ISIS, which Trump says is beaten, new ISIS-claimed blast hits a joint convoy in Syria's north
Ex-envoy: Trump's "total reversal" of U.S. policy in Syria forced resignation
In his first television interview since resigning, Brett McGurk said his "heart is broken"
Trump visits air base where remains of Americans killed in Syria are returned
Four Americans were killed this week in an attack claimed by ISIS
Americans killed in Syria bombing identified
The Pentagon has identified four Americans among at least 20 people who died in a suicide bombing this week in northern Syria. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. It was the deadliest assault on U.S. troops in Syria since American forces went there in 2015. Charlie D’Agata reports.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
U.K. pledges $34 million to fight antisemitism emergency after stabbing
The British government's terrorism prevention adviser describes anti-Jewish attacks as the "biggest national security emergency" since 2017.
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House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
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Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
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House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
A hoard of Viking Age silver coins unearthed from a field in Norway is largest discovery of its kind in the country's history.
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, activists say
The Global Sumud Flotilla said 22 of its 58 vessels were "abducted," while the Israeli foreign ministry derided the convoy as a "condom flotilla."
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Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
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Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Comparing popular smartwatches right now
Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to step count, but which features are most accurate and are worth using? Vanessa Hand Orellana, CNET's lead wearable tech reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Officials release apparent Cole Allen photos
Cole Allen apparently took a selfie while armed, minutes before the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Sam Vinograd have more.
New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
A memorandum filed in federal court on Wednesday includes details about Cole Allen's movements before his encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
New details on D.C. press dinner shooting
The Justice Department released a photo allegedly showing the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, roughly 30 minutes before he rushed past security at the event. CBS News' Sam Vinograd has more.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Iran's supreme leader on its nuclear program
Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement on the war with the U.S., pledging to protect its "nuclear and missile capabilities." CBS News Ramy Inocencio reports.
Hegseth spars with lawmakers
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill, facing questions from lawmakers about his policies. Axios' Hans Nichols joins CBS News with more.
Iran insists blockade is working
President Trump appears defiant on the Iran war as Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei speaks out. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and retired U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Murrett join with more.
Reed presses Hegseth about Pentagon firings
Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the firings of generals and admirals and the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war.
Hegseth's remarks interrupted by protester
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave opening statements touting the Pentagon's successes during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. A protester briefly interrupted Hegseth's statement.