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Clarissa Ward on 4 years of civil war in Syria
"The world really left Syria to its own devices," says Ward, and with ISIS now the focus of attention, Bashar Assad continues his massacre "with impunity"
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"The world really left Syria to its own devices," says Ward, and with ISIS now the focus of attention, Bashar Assad continues his massacre "with impunity"
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Baghdad a day after voicing frustration with Iraqi forces
"Iraqi forces alone, they cannot do this," said the governor of nearby Kirkuk
CBS News' Holly Williams visits the front line in the battle to reclaim major urban strongholds from the extremists
Holly Williams addresses why covering the fight against ISIS is important to her and how she has managed to cross into Syria to report.
Elizabeth Palmer and producer Erin Lyall talk about the advantages of being a female journalist covering war and the not-so-glamorous parts of the job.
Producer Justine Redman discusses why she feels reporting from war zones is so valuable and the behind-the-scenes challenges she faces in the field.
Debora Patta and producer Sarah Carter discuss their experiences reporting on the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls and how motherhood has impacted their work.
Clarissa Ward discusses her time reporting in Syria and how keeping family and friends close helps her as a journalist.
To mark International Women's Day, we find out what drives some of our award-winning women correspondents and producers to risk it all for the story
CBS News correspondent Debora Patta and producer Sarah Carter have covered some of the most dangerous, heart-wrenching stories from Africa
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Erin Lyall are no strangers to conflict zones, reporting from the Middle East to Ukraine
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward has won two Emmy Awards for her work in Syria, but she tries not to get "bogged down"
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams has dodged bullets on the front lines of the fight against ISIS to meet the people battling the militants
CBS News producer Justine Redman says "the least we can do is show up and bear witness" to areas torn apart by war, poverty and disaster
In an interview with CBS News, the former ISIS fighter explains what life was like under ISIS and why he ultimately decided to leave
CBS News traveled to war-torn eastern Ukraine where villagers are being stranded by an onslaught of attacks from pro-Russian rebels
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from eastern Ukraine where some villages are being hard-hit by attacks from pro-Russian rebels. Where the Ukrainian government is able to help some areas, others are being left with no power or water.
Outrage prompted by Boko Haram militants' abduction of schoolgirls has faded, but Nigeria's nightmare is only getting uglier
CBS News producer Justine Redman explains how she and her colleagues manage to stay focused -- almost all of the time
Member of the terror group responsible for the abduction of nearly 300 schoolgirls warns that more kidnappings are possible
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Six people, including 2 U.S. nationals, found dead inside a luxury Bangkok hotel are said to have been foaming at the mouth.
One aid agency boss says deadly floods show why "climate-induced disasters in Afghanistan ought to be cause for grave concern," as they're likely to keep killing.
Oman's state news agency says 6 people, including a police officer, were killed in a shooting attack by multiple gunmen at a mosque in the capital.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
Tom Fenton was a Navy veteran and an award-winning reporter who was known as the dean of American foreign correspondents.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
Vance's most prominent benefactor over the years has been iconoclastic tech investor Peter Thiel, who in recent months said he's not giving money to any politician in 2024.
Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
Robert F. Kennedy's son posted a video of former President Donald Trump asking for his endorsement.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Kate Hudson opens up about her debut album "Glorious," the personal stories behind the songs and how her children inspired her musical journey.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Cellphone video from Saturday shows attendees at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, pointing toward the suspect and trying to alert police of his presence two minutes before he fired at Trump.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
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.
JD Vance, the newly named 2024 running mate for former President Donald Trump, toured the stage at the Republican National Convention with Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday afternoon. Vance is expected to address the convention later in the week.
A woman is dead after a tree fell on a home during severe storms near Cedar Lake, Indiana, on Monday. The National Weather Service reported at least 10 tornadoes as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and northwest Indiana for a second night. That weather is expected to hit the East Coast over the next two days. CBS News Chicago reporter Marissa Perlman has more.
The England national football team is looking for a new leader after manager Gareth Southgate announced his resignation Tuesday. England fell to Spain in the Euro 2024 final over the weekend. Jane Dougall, sports news journalist for the BBC, joined CBS News with more on the move.
CBS News has learned U.S. intelligence officials detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump before Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. There's no information, however, suggesting the threat was connected to the assassination attempt on Trump at the rally. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he is in shock, angry and humiliated following an incident that took place on a United Airlines flight Saturday and ended with Davis in handcuffs. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.