Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
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1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
The U.S. military's Central Command alleged the militants were armed with "numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts" during the attack.
Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at Al Asad Air Base, but the injuries were not reported to be critical, officials said.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Thursday that it was time to take away "even more capability than we've taken in the past."
The U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
The drone attack was conducted by an Iran-affiliated militant group, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
"If time was rewound I would do it all over again," says Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose protest brought him prison time but also hero status in his country.
Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.
The operation was conducted Thursday night and resulted in the death of ISIS commander Hamza al-Homsi.
Officials say Stephen Edward Troell was fatally shot as he drove down his road with his family in the car, but the motive remains a mystery.
Students at a high school took the lessons they learned in the classroom and built a tiny home.
Heavy equipment is now at work at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead in Boulder County, digging and tossing and mixing and replacing. That is how a coal fire is doused.
The president-elect has set his sights on Colorado, even alleging his administration will use the National Guard to detain and deport those who are undocumented.
Three people have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly staging a hate crime hoax before the Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Mike Westhoff, the assistant head coach of the Denver Broncos, will be stepping away from the team to deal with health issues. That's according to NFL Media.
Students at a high school took the lessons they learned in the classroom and built a tiny home.
Heavy equipment is now at work at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead in Boulder County, digging and tossing and mixing and replacing. That is how a coal fire is doused.
The president-elect has set his sights on Colorado, even alleging his administration will use the National Guard to detain and deport those who are undocumented.
Three people have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly staging a hate crime hoax before the Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
The southern part of the Denver metro area is only continuing to grow, and a study completed earlier this year is forecasting the impacts that growth will have on transportation, housing and real estate.
A migrant woman who spoke with CBS News Colorado said she's happy in Aurora. Her husband found work after they arrived and her daughter is in school.
Heavy equipment is now at work at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead in Boulder County, digging and tossing and mixing and replacing. That is how a coal fire is doused.
The City of Denver says the number of migrants coming to Denver is extremely low, but those already here are concerned about the future, as President-elect Donald Trump promises mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
Just behind that modern, clean front room is a warehouse with busy workers, moving stock of bikes and others standing at bike stands, meticulously adding piece by piece to a bike frame until they become the full deal.
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Mike Westhoff, the assistant head coach of the Denver Broncos, will be stepping away from the team to deal with health issues. That's according to NFL Media.
Marco Angulo died from injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, officials said.
Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets on Monday was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week.
The Chiefs blocked Broncos kicker Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired on Sunday, and Kansas City escaped with a 16-14 victory over the Broncos to extend its winning streak to 15 games dating to last season.
Shedeur Sanders threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, two-way star Travis Hunter had nine catches for 99 yards and a TD and No. 21 Colorado overcame an early deficit to beat Texas Tech 41-27 on Saturday.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is running a social media campaign #InMyType1Era throughout November.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Just behind that modern, clean front room is a warehouse with busy workers, moving stock of bikes and others standing at bike stands, meticulously adding piece by piece to a bike frame until they become the full deal.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.
Stephen Matthews, the former Denver cardiologist sentenced to 158 years in jail, tried to erase text conversations and videos with some of his victims from his cellphone, according to the prosecutors in the case.
Roving burglary crews throughout Colorado have been specifically targeting the homes of Asian business owners and stealing massive amounts of cash, jewelry, watches and high-end purses in what one detective calls an "epidemic."
A former Independent Monitor who oversaw Denver's public safety agencies for nearly a decade said he expects Denver Fire Department Command staff to face discipline after an independent investigation found them misusing their comp time and vacation time.