U.S. strikes Iranian-backed militias in Iraq over attacks on American forces
The U.S. struck targets in Iraq on Tuesday to retaliate for attacks Iranian-backed militias have been launching against American forces.
The U.S. struck targets in Iraq on Tuesday to retaliate for attacks Iranian-backed militias have been launching against American forces.
U.S. Central Command confirmed another round of retaliatory strikes Thursday against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Yemen's Houthi rebels rejoined the U.S. list of global terrorists Wednesday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins to discuss what the designation means as the U.S. launches even more strikes against the Iran-backed group.
New revelations from 911 tapes shed light on the secretive hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, raising questions about why his condition was concealed from President Biden and top officials. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
The U.S. and the U.K. carried out airstrikes Thursday on Houthi rebels in Yemen. This comes after the Iranian-backed militia group has targeted cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea dozens of times over the past few months. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The Pentagon watchdog announced it will review "the roles, processes, and actions" of the defense secretary's hospitalization that was kept hidden from the White House for days.
Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized due to complications from surgery to treat prostate cancer. CBS News' David Martin and Dr. Jon LaPook have the latest.
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
The Marine Corps announced Monday night the commandant underwent open-heart surgery to correct a heart defect and is expected to return to full-duty after his rehabilitation.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is no longer in intensive care and is "recovering well" at the Walter Reed Medical Center, the Pentagon said Monday. The statement comes as a White House official tells CBS News that President Biden is not considering firing Austin after he failed to disclose the hospital visit to the administration. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
A Biden administration official tells CBS News the president is not considering firing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after he failed to report his hospitalization to the White House for days. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The Pentagon failed to disclose Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for days.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from a medical procedure, it was publicly revealed Friday. However, CBS News has learned that the National Security Council and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan were unaware of Austin's hospitalization until Thursday.
There have been more than 100 strikes targeting U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria in 2023, according to the Pentagon. Raphael Cohen, senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to discuss why attacks against the U.S. have been increasing.
Overnight, the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against an Iran-backed militia group based in Iraq following a Christmas Day drone attack that injured three U.S. service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest from the Pentagon.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks in the Red Sea. But who are they, and why are they attacking vessels along one of the world's most important shipping routes? CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio and Center for Strategic and International Studies senior adviser Mark Cancian explain.
Pressure is growing on Israel to scale back its military campaign after the IDF confirmed they mistakenly killed three hostages who they say were waving a white flag. At a rally in Tel Aviv over the weekend, Israelis demanded a deal to bring the remaining hostages home. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv and Charlie D'Agata has a report on Hamas' tunnel network.
The House sent an $886 billion yearly defense policy bill to President Biden's desk Thursday, who is expected to sign it into law. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what's in the measure.
The U.S. says Iran-backed fighters have been attacking American forces in the Middle East with drones and rockets in recent weeks. Eric Lob, non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Iran program, joins CBS News to unpack Iran's influence in the region.
The U.S. is taking a tougher approach toward the Israel-Hamas war. Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to explore the Biden administration's options to calm the fighting.
The U.S. conducted another round of overnight airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in eastern Syria. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
The Senate confirmed three military nominees Thursday -- a trickle of progress after Sen. Tommy Tuberville's months-long blockade. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains how lawmakers could get around the stoppage.
More than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, were made to the U.S. government in a recent eight-month period, the Department of Defense said in a Tuesday report to Congress. Chris Impey, astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Modern DNA analyses confirmed the identity of Stanley Galaszewski, a U.S. Navy sailor killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Trump administration Defense Secretary Mark Esper that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 1, 2023.
Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor, ran on continuing the course set over the last six years by her political mentor, the country's outgoing president.
Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user.
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
An early morning shooting in Akron, Ohio killed one person and injured two dozen people, some critically, police said.
South Korea says it's fully suspending a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang sending hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border.
Andrew Hitt, who signed a phony electoral certificate for former President Trump in 2020, tells 60 Minutes that he and other Wisconsin Republican electors were tricked.
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas' 18th Congressional District, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has filed a notice of dismissal of charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas' 18th Congressional District, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
The Gila River Indian Community issued a temporary ban on dances after a police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance.
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
The package comes as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has outlined plans for the chamber to put reproductive rights "front and center" this month.
Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas' 18th Congressional District, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, retired General Frank McKenzie, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024.
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
Actor Michael Douglas paid a solidarity visit to an Israeli kibbutz that was hit hard in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that sparked Israel's war against the Islamic militant group.
Chaowalit Thongduang spent months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges.
Mexico's projected presidential winner, Claudia Sheinbaum, will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history.
South Korea says it's fully suspending a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang sending hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border.
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Cyndi Lauper was a pop music dynamo and MTV-favorite singer who later won a Tony Award for her songs for the stage musical "Kinky Boots." But she wanted more than to just have fun. The subject of a new documentary on Paramount+ called "Let the Canary Sing," Lauper talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about how music made her tumultuous home life better; how she had to be convinced about her breakout record, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"; and about criticism from producer Quincy Jones that she was a "troublemaker."
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including NBA Hall of Famer and sportscaster Bill Walton.
When the "Jurassic Park" writer died in 2008, he left behind an unfinished novel about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Enter bestselling author James Patterson, tasked with completing Crichton's thriller.
Writer Michael Crichton, whose blockbuster novels, films and TV series included "Jurassic Park" and "ER," died in 2008, leaving behind an unfinished thriller about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Bestselling author James Patterson was tasked with completing Crichton's book, and now, 16 years later, "Eruption" is finally being unleashed in bookstores. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Patterson, and with Michael's widow, Sherri Alexander Crichton, about bringing back the voice of a master storyteller.
What was to be the maiden launch of the Boeing Starliner with astronauts on board was halted yet again Saturday, this time less than four minutes before liftoff, when a computer system triggered an automatic hold. A launch last month was also canceled due to various issues. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
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.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
The British journalist and author of "Midnight in Chernobyl" returns with his exhaustively-researched new book about the 1986 space shuttle disaster.
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Chaowalit Thongduang spent months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges.
The Gila River Indian Community issued a temporary ban on dances after a police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has filed a notice of dismissal of charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II.
An early morning shooting in Akron, Ohio killed one person and injured two dozen people, some critically, police said.
Two people were killed and seven others were hurt in a shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar in Penn Hills, Allegheny County.
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins The Takeout to discuss procedure, moderators & historical importance of presidential debates. The commission faces an uncertain future as tentative 2024 debates remain unsanctioned.
Participants once again descended upon Cooper's Hill in England, risking injury to chase a nine-pound wheel of cheese down a hill. Ian Lee takes a look at the tradition.
France will hold a series of ceremonies this week to commemorate 80 years since the D-Day invasion. While the remaining living Americans who participated in the attack are mostly too old to make the trip, those that could traveled to France for the occasion. Elaine Cobbe shares their stories.
Israel's attack on Rafah continued throughout the weekend as the fate of a cease-fire deal remained uncertain. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
First, a look at Fogo Island's comeback story. Then, uncovering Caligula's gardens. And, a report on rehabilitating Gorongosa National Park.