U.S. again offers to cooperate with Russia on Syria
Secretary of State Tillerson largely echoes Obama-era policies; says U.S. could work with Moscow to keep ISIS at bay and seek political solution for Syrian civil war
Secretary of State Tillerson largely echoes Obama-era policies; says U.S. could work with Moscow to keep ISIS at bay and seek political solution for Syrian civil war
U.S.-backed forces in Syria are marking an important milestone in the fight against ISIS. U.S. Central Command says the fighters broke through a key defensive wall and entered the old city of Raqqa, but with multiple countries vying for influence in the region, the fight to oust ISIS has become complicated. Holly Williams reports.
In Iraq Monday, ISIS sent female suicide bombers to attack Iraqi soldiers in Mosul, killing one. It was an act of desperation, with U.S.-backed Iraqi forces close to recapturing the entire city. In Syria, ISIS is surrounded in Raqqa, with several competing armies jockeying for position. Holly Williams reports from northern Syria.
U.S.-backed forces are getting closer to ridding Raqqa of ISIS, who have made the city their stronghold. But much of the city is already destroyed and some ISIS gunmen are determined to fight to the end. Holly Williams reports from inside the city.
"City of Ghosts" looks at the challenges -- and dangers -- a citizen journalist group in Raqqa has faced in exposing ISIS atrocities amid ongoing conflict
Director Matthew Heineman and Syrian journalist Abdalaziz Alhamza discuss their upcoming documentary "City of Ghosts" which focuses on a very unusual group of citizen journalists putting their lives on the line in the fight against ISIS in Syria.
Rare attack in heart of Damascus unfolded ahead of morning commute on first work day after a major Muslim holiday
But CBS News met a group of ex-militants who America's allies say are reformed, and ready to fight against the extremists
Former Ambassador William Burns, who spent spent 33 years in the U.S. Foreign Service before retiring from the State Department in 2014, served as deputy secretary of state under President Obama and as ambassador to Russia from 2005 to 2008. Now president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Burns joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the "very combustible situation" with Russia and Syria, and the message President Trump needs to send to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Trump appears to have drawn his own "red line" over chemical weapons in Syria. On Monday night, the U.S. warned the Assad regime it will pay a heavy price if it launches another chemical attack. David Martin reports that U.S. intelligence spotted activity at a suspected chemical weapons site.
At least 42 civilians purportedly among dead as warplanes hammer ISIS-run jail in Syrian province of Deir Ezzor
"Preparations for a new cynical and unprecedented provocation are underway," Russian lawmaker says after vague warning from White House
Monday's statement from press secretary Sean Spicer says U.S. "has identified potential preparations" for possible attack by Assad regime
Iraq's army may be just days away from retaking all of Mosul -- Iraq's second largest city -- from ISIS. And in Syria, U.S.-backed forces have moved into Raqqa City, ISIS' self-declared capital. CBS News' Holly Williams is the first U.S. network correspondent to report from inside the city.
CBS News is with U.S.-backed forces in vicious battle to reclaim northern Syrian city at epicenter of the so-called Islamic State
Defense Ministry says Mattis sent letter assuring Turks they won't face Kurdish separatists coming home with American firepower
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are rising after the U.S. downed a Syrian jet Sunday. Washington and Moscow are backing different sides in Syria's civil war, which has dragged on for more than six years. Holly Williams reports.
“If there is meaning to the word courage,” said a Syrian journalist, “it is represented by the Civil Defense." Also known as the White Helmets, the trained force of 3,000 rescue workers offer Syrian civilians their only hope
The White Helmets, a volunteer force of rescue workers, spent hours frantically digging for life in the aftermath of an attack by the Assad regime.
In the civilized world, hospitals are off limits in war. But in Syria, the dictatorship of Bashar al Assad is hitting hospitals relentlessly, killing more than 800 doctors and medical workers. On assignment for "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley traveled to Syria to meet the American doctors putting their lives on the line.
Army Col. Ryan Dillon said this was the first time that forces supporting Damascus attacked coalition troops in the region in Syria near a training camp in Tanf
U.S. military investigates American airstrike on March meeting of al Qaeda leaders in Syria
Moscow said it notified U.S., Turkish and Israeli militaries of the strike beforehand; there was no information on when the missiles were launched
As the battle for Raqqa intensifies, workers from the World Food Programme are working on the frontlines in Syria. They are working to get food to millions of people in need who have fled the fighting. Seth Doane has more.
Spc. Etienne J. Murphy, 22, died of injuries sustained in a "vehicle rollover related incident" in Al-Hasakah, Syria
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, and sources told The Associated Press that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
South Korea is poised to criminalize possessing or looking at sexually explicit AI-manipulated deepfake photos or video.
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue as he addresses the U.N.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and struck two other vehicles, the state Highway Patrol said Friday.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, and sources told The Associated Press that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Catastrophic flooding is the main concern across North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, as the remnants of Helene devastate the region. Dave Malkoff reports from swamped Atlanta.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Jon Wertheim reports on the WNBA's breakthrough season, with a rookie class that has made a seamless transition from college to the pros. Wertheim speaks to Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, who is the driving force behind this growth, but not the only one.
In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi investigated allegations that thousands of homeowners were underpaid for their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because engineering reports on damaged houses were altered.
Hezbollah says it is launching retaliatory rockets into northern Israel following Israel's largest round of airstrikes to date in Beirut on Friday. The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in the southern part of the city. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the attack and other global issues while speaking to reporters in New York City.