ISIS claims responsibility for car bomb that kills dozens
Iraq's Interior Ministry says a car bomb in Baghdad has killed dozens and wounded nearly 50 others
The Fight Against ISIS
New video shows ISIS' destruction of ancient city
Moscow says drone video shows terror group's ongoing assault on Palmyra, as Syrian troops purported close in again
New York man admits plotting to help ISIS
Munther Omar Saleh was part of group that planned to travel overseas, fight for ISIS
Assad would "welcome" U.S. troops to Syria, on his terms
Syrian dictator says if Trump admin. shows "clear" stance, respects Syria's "sovereignty and unity," welcome to fight ISIS
Sources: Pentagon report finds U.S. did not distort progress against ISIS
The long-awaited Defense Department report is not expected to satisfy intelligence analysts who had complained that officials were improperly reworking intelligence assessments
Iraqi forces make gains in push to drive ISIS from Mosul
It’s been more than 100 days since the battle to retake Mosul began
McCain says immigration ban "will probably give ISIS more propaganda"
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, criticized the execution of President Trump's immigration ban as a "confused process."
IRC CEO on refugee ban
On "CBS This Morning: Saturday," David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee -- an organization devoted to helping refugees -- puts a face to the refugee crisis and responds to President Trump's controversial order to halt refugees from entering the U.S. from some Muslim countries.
Trump's ISIS fight
CBS News security consultant Frank Cilluffo discusses President Trump's immigration stance and his plans for the fight against ISIS.
Holly Williams on refugees, ISIS
CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams was one of the first network journalists to report on ISIS' sweep into Iraq's second largest city, Mosul. She has received a number of awards, including an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award on behalf of CBS News for coverage on the migrant crisis in Europe. She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's comments on refugees and fighting ISIS.
Is Trump hoping to seize Iraq's oil reserves?
Leader of Iraq, a key ally in war against terror groups, "not clear" on Trump's intentions after vague remarks
Iraqis fighting ISIS alongside U.S. troops criticize new ban on entering U.S.
"How is this our fault? Why would you ban us? We are the victims," said one Mosul resident
Iraqis react to visa ban
President Trump is expected to order a temporary ban on visas for people from Iraq and five other predominantly Muslim countries. That includes the Iraqi soldiers fighting alongside the U.S. Charlie Dagata reports.
U.S.-backed forces brace for ISIS' last stand in Iraq
Mosul has been Islamic extremist group's bastion in Iraq for years, and while half now liberated, fight for the other half may be "even tougher"
ISIS destroys yet more ancient history in reclaimed town
Extremists lost UNESCO heritage site Palmyra to Syrian forces, but won it back again in December, and they're bent on erasing history
U.S. stealth bombers attack alleged ISIS camps
Officials say "several dozen" militants believed to have been killed by B-2 bombers flying into Libya in dead of night
New info on ISIS role in deadly Istanbul New Year's attack
As Turkish police round up dozens more linked to ISIS plot, suspect reportedly gives details on how he chose target
Istanbul New Year's nightclub massacre suspect caught
Officials say "vile terrorist" who killed almost 40 people in attack claimed by ISIS resisted arrest in raid on luxury residential complex in Turkish capital
Iraq makes swift gains against ISIS in Mosul
After months of slow progress, troops retake eastern edge of bridge, cluster of buildings inside Mosul University
Elite U.S. troops swoop into ISIS stronghold, reportedly kill dozens
American commandoes lead raid targeting militants in eastern Syria, near ISIS "capital," and apparently leave with their bodies
Why the U.S. won't pay ransoms
"On the one hand, if you don't pay a ransom, you are putting an innocent life at risk. On the other hand, if you do, you're fueling the very activity that's put them at risk in the first place," says Lisa Monaco, the president's assistant on counterterrorism, in an interview with 60 Minutes
Suicide attack victim explodes in Baghdad morgue fridge
Shiite neighborhoods were the biggest targets of ISIS-claimed attacks; victim of one attack exploded inside a morgue refrigerator
New video, new insight into Istanbul terror attack
Suspect seen wandering streets of Istanbul with camera in selfie mode at some point before deadly nightclub attack, which he fled in a taxi
ISIS responsible for massacre
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the nightclub attack in Istanbul, saying that the gunman was avenging Turkey's role in Syria's bloody civil war. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Istanbul on the manhunt for the shooter.
ISIS suicide bomber kills 36 in bustling Baghdad market
Iraqi authorities recently started removing some of the security checkpoints in Baghdad in a bid to ease traffic, leading to security concerns
World
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
Poland says Netanyahu could attend Auschwitz memorial despite ICC warrant
Poland has ensured that Israel's leader could attend events marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz despite an ICC arrest warrant, thought he's not expected.
Climber's remains identified 6 decades after he fell from glacier
The German man has been identified after his bones, including part of a leg, were discovered in western Austria.
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South Carolina grower took farmworkers' pay for political donations
Feds looking for hundreds of H-2A program workers to repay them for illegally deducted political donations and cleaning fees.
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
Tesla recalls more than 239,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem
A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.
Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here
President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in a New York court for his conviction in the "hush money" case.
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South Carolina grower took farmworkers' pay for political donations
Feds looking for hundreds of H-2A program workers to repay them for illegally deducted political donations and cleaning fees.
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
Tesla recalls more than 239,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem
A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.
What is Meta's new Community Notes program, and how will it work?
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
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Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here
President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in a New York court for his conviction in the "hush money" case.
Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold TikTok ban as deadline nears
The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a new law that could force TikTok to shut down in the U.S., with conservative and liberal justices alike expressing skepticism about the legal challenge.
Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
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As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
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Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"
The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon, a character struggling with anger and family turmoil in one of 2024's best films.
Peter Sarsgaard on "September Five"
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live.
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit over manslaughter charge in fatal "Rust" shooting
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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What is Meta's new Community Notes program, and how will it work?
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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.
TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Suspect captured week after Wisconsin woman, 2 girls found dead
Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a home in New Lisbon on Dec. 30.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
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Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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What would happen to TikTok on Jan. 19?
Arguments at the Supreme Court surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S. could impact the highest court's decision to intervene on the matter. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Some L.A. residents allowed to check homes
Some residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles were briefly allowed to check on their homes amid the devastation from ongoing wildfires. KCAL reporter Michele Gile spoke to a couple about what they found.
Wildfire destruction we saw from blazes
The destruction in Southern California is hard to comprehend after multiple fires blazed through parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Elise Preston has more on the terrifying sights.
How Trump reacted to his sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump reacted on social media after virtually attending his sentencing in the "hush money" case in New York. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Los Angeles officials give update on wildfires
Authorities in Los Angeles gave an update Friday on the wildfires that continue to burn around the city. Following their update, CBS News correspondent Elise Preston had a report from the Santa Monica.