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Al Qaeda chief tells Syrian rebels: Unite or die
Ayman al-Zawahri releases tape calling on mujahideen to come together to "liberate" Syria from "Russians and Western Crusaders"
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Ayman al-Zawahri releases tape calling on mujahideen to come together to "liberate" Syria from "Russians and Western Crusaders"
Al Qaeda's leader is urging jihadist fighters in Syria to unite, but decried ISIS militants as "extremists" in an audio recording posted online. CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN with more on what this means for the civil war in Syria.
After year of war in impoverished nation leaves 9,000 dead and allows terror groups to flourish, an offensive begins in earnest
Saudis say only the next president -- whether it's Hillary Clinton or even Donald Trump -- will be able to restore kingdom's status as America's key ally in the Middle East
Yemen's Houthi rebels and U.S.-backed Saudi coalition fighting say they'll adhere to cease-fire leading up to attempt at peace talks
Motorcycle-riding assailants brutally killed Nazimuddin Samad when he was walking with a friend after finishing his law class
Still reeling from Brussels bombings, world leaders wrestle with chilling prospect of ISIS unleashing nuclear attack on major Western city
Ever since breaking from Al Qaeda in 2013, the Islamic militant group has turned to social media to spread its message far beyond Iraq and Syria, creating one of the most sophisticated propaganda machines of any terrorist organization. Contributing Brendan Koerner joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how ISIS is waging the social media war.
Defense Sec. Ash Carter confirmed that a man who's been with the group since it evolved in Iraq is dead in what would be latest major blow in extremists' heartland
Dozens have been killed in Brussels bombings, less than six months after the deadly Paris attacks, in a sign of Europe's increasing instability
Two major terror attacks within six months in Europe amid a massive migrant crisis have put law enforcement on the highest alert
Analysts say anti-Nusra Front rallies amid cease-fire could mean terrorist group is eventually sidelined in grinding conflict
"We actually escaped something big," says Frenchman whose vacation was shattered by al Qaeda
Russian FM Lavrov decries Turkey's "creeping expansion"; also, U.S.-backed rebels in Syria say al Qaeda seized bases and stole weapons from them
Fifteen of the 19 hijackers in the attacks were citizens of Saudi Arabia; lower-court judge ruled to dismiss the nation from lawsuit
16 were killed -- including 4 nuns -- when militants stormed Catholic retirement home in southern Yemen
More than 12 killed in latest attack targeting civilians in divided nation's south, where U.S.-backed gov't is battling extremists
Karachi, population 20 million, has always been a hotbed of extremist ideology, and ISIS is trying hard to beat out the competition there
Newly declassified documents detail what the late al Qaeda leader wanted to do with his fortune after dying
President Obama is tamping down expectations about the partial truce in Syria that takes effect at midnight Friday. Syrian government troops are fighting in a suburb outside Damascus. The Assad regime says the area is excluded from the ceasefire because an al Qaeda-linked group is there. Elizabeth Palmer got a first-hand look at the front lines, both above and below the ground.
Puppeteers allegedly praised al Qaeda and Spain's armed Basque group ETA during controversial Carnival show
Madrid city hall apologizes to parents who watched the show, but also admits jailing entertainers (that they hired) was disproportionate
Drone kills man accused of beheadings and leading major attacks for group thought to represent one of biggest threats to U.S.
Michael Riddering, who ran an orphanage and women's crisis center with his wife in Burkina Faso, among 28 people killed in Islamist attack
Pentagon lends assistance after deadly act of terror traps Americans in hotel in West African nation of Burkina Faso
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
While a new generation of protesters is leading the demonstrations at the 2024 DNC, some who participated in the 1968 protests are returning.
Hillary Clinton spoke at the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Antony Blinken returns to Israel at a "decisive moment" amid negotiations to secure a cease-fire with Hamas and avert a wider war.
The U.S. intelligence community said it has "observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle" that's targeting Americans and presidential campaigns.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
"All this talk about how I'm angry at all those people (who) said I should step down — that's not true," President Biden said in his DNC speech Monday.
Alabama's governor has set a Nov. 21 execution date for what is scheduled to be the nation's third death sentence carried out by nitrogen gas.
Hillary Clinton spoke at the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
While a new generation of protesters is leading the demonstrations at the 2024 DNC, some who participated in the 1968 protests are returning.
Harley-Davidson said it is "saddened by the negativity on social media," but added it is dropping some DEI goals.
To be visited during the summer of overtourism in 2024 means traffic jams, water problems and high housing prices.
Beginning next year, you won't be able to travel domestically with your state issued driver's license or ID card. Here's what you'll need instead.
Harris also wants to restore the pandemic's expanded Child Tax Credit. That could help millions of families, but cost $1.6 trillion.
Burning Man tickets are still available leading up to the arts festival, which begins Aug. 25. It's hurting businesses that cater to revelers.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
"All this talk about how I'm angry at all those people (who) said I should step down — that's not true," President Biden said in his DNC speech Monday.
Hillary Clinton spoke at the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
While a new generation of protesters is leading the demonstrations at the 2024 DNC, some who participated in the 1968 protests are returning.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
To be visited during the summer of overtourism in 2024 means traffic jams, water problems and high housing prices.
U.S. soldier Gordon Black was sentenced to prison in Russia for allegedly threatening and robbing a Russian woman he'd met and dated in South Korea.
The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.
Antony Blinken returns to Israel at a "decisive moment" amid negotiations to secure a cease-fire with Hamas and avert a wider war.
10 days after a young female medic was killed in a brutal rape attack in India, her fellow doctors are refusing to work until changes are made.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Guitar sensation Grace Bowers, who gained fame streaming her jams on Reddit, has released her debut album "Wine on Venus" with her band "The Hodge Podge." After performing on legendary stages like the Grand Ole Opry, 18-year-old Bowers is making her mark with original music.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
His comic novels set in Florida target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. Now, Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey is an Apple TV+ series starring Vince Vaughn.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Alabama's governor has set a Nov. 21 execution date for what is scheduled to be the nation's third death sentence carried out by nitrogen gas.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Federal prosecutors say Trayon White allegedly agreed to accept over $150,000 in exchange for steering millions of dollars in government contracts.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills into law aimed at cracking down on smash and grab robberies. Elise Preston reports.
Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said the deputies were "ambushed."
The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
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 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?
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."
First daughter Ashley Biden spoke lovingly about her father, President Biden, as she delivered remarks on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. See her full address.
First lady Jill Biden delivered heartfelt remarks about her husband, President Biden, while addressing the Democratic National Convention on Monday. See the first lady's full speech.
President Biden closed out the opening night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention with a speech touting his Oval Office achievements, criticizing former President Donald Trump and throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. See Biden's full remarks.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock called Donald Trump a plague on the American conscious while speaking about Jan. 6 on the opening night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. See Warnock's full address.
Kentucky abortion access advocate Hadley Duvall and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear offered scathing criticisms of Donald Trump and the Republican Party on the issue of abortion rights while addressing the Democratic National Convention Monday night. See Duvall and Beshear's full remarks.