Syria war prompts withdrawal from "doomsday" vault
As war closed in researchers working on better crops for dry dirt sought safety for their seeds, now they need them back
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Germany a welcome new reality, for those who make it
As thousands of migrants square off in Hungary with troops trying to block their path, a young Syrian explains why the struggle was worth it
3 Spanish reporters missing near major Syrian city
The three men were working in the Aleppo area after entering Syria through Turkey, a Spanish journalists' group said
While civil war and poverty rage miles away, some Syrians are reclining at the beach, seemingly unfazed by the violence
While civil war and poverty rage miles away, some Syrians are reclining at the beach, seemingly unfazed by the violence. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Aleppo.
Amnesty: Assad's barrel bombs have killed 11,000
Human rights group says gov't and rebels have committed abuses, but regime has brought "sheer terror and unbearable suffering"
"We are losing our future": The human cost of Syria's civil war
One of the few doctors left in Aleppo describes the frantic effort to save people injured in airstrikes, more than half of them children
Massive blast hits Syrian intelligence facility
Large explosion strikes intelligence building in northern city of Aleppo, setting off heavy clashes
As the Syrian civil war rages on, the governor of Aleppo often finds himself, and City Hall, wedged squarely between the Syrian army, and rebel forces
As the Syrian civil war rages on, the governor of Aleppo often finds himself, and City Hall, wedged squarely between the Syrian army, and rebel forces. The city is under constant threat of rebel mortar attack, while Syrian forces drop devastating "barrel bombs" on rebel strongholds. Meanwhile, refugees continue to flood the smoldering city. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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The Supreme Court ruled that police officers did not have the right to search a suspect's phone without a warrant. The Justice's said comparing a search of a suspect's phone to a wallet, or coat - which don't require a warrant - wasn't an accurate comparison due to the volume of information stored on modern phone; and, ParkModo, a new app designed to help people find open parking spaces, is causing controversy in San Francisco, where the product is being tested.
ISIS fighters at first dug in in eastern Syria, yet their forces did not seem to be targeted by the Syrian army
ISIS fighters at first dug in in eastern Syria, yet their forces did not seem to be targeted by the Syrian army.
The U.N. and human rights groups have condemned the Syrian military for dropping barrel bombs, which cause appalling civilian carnage
The U.N. and human rights groups have condemned the Syrian military for dropping barrel bombs, which cause appalling civilian carnage.
Syria open to U.S. help against "terrorism"
Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal tells CBS News his country is "still together," but vast areas are controlled by what his government believes they and the U.S. have in common
Elizabeth Palmer provides a first-hand account of what life is like in a Syrian city ravaged by over three years of civil war
Elizabeth Palmer reports from inside the city of Aleppo -- a first-hand account of what life is like in a Syrian city ravaged by over three years of civil war.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from June 22, 2014
ISIS militants have captured more towns in Iraq, including two critically important border crossings; and, the relentless flooding that has already saturated the upper Midwest is expected to continue.
Syrian child rescued from rubble recovering well
Last week, video emerged of a Syrian toddler being pulled from the rubble of a bombed building after a government strike in Aleppo. New video of the two-year-old, named Gina, shows she's recovering
Syrian child found alive under rubble of bombed building
In Aleppo, Syria, a little girl was found under the rubble of a building in a rebel neighborhood that was bombed in a government air strike. It is unclear why the men chose to dig in that spot -- or how the child survived
Charlie Rose interviews Syrian President Assad
As the debate over military action in Syria roils U.S. politics, CBS News' Charlie Rose previews his interview with the Syrian president
Rebel leader teaches fighters to make bombs
Ahmed al-Abaid tells Clarissa Ward about his transition from science teacher to rebel leader
Syria's porous borders
Dr. Maher Nana, a founding member of the Syrian Support Group, says terrorists have easy access to his homeland
The price of defiance in Syria
Political activist Saleh Hawa shows Clarissa Ward what's left of his home after government soldiers burnt it down
Clarissa Ward reports from Syria's most dangerous city, Aleppo, where a battle rages between rebel groups and Syria's military
Sneaking across Syria's border, Clarissa Ward reports from its most dangerous city, Aleppo, where a battle rages between rebel groups and Syria's military.
Trump falsely attacks Harris over race, saying she "happened to turn Black"
"I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black," former President Donald Trump said.
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9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
14 risk factors for Alzheimer's disease — and what you can do about them
A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them.
Sonya Massey's mother pleaded "I don't want you to hurt her" in 911 call
The mother of Sonya Massey called 911 asking for help for her daughter but told the dispatcher that she was worried police might hurt her, according to new recordings.
Simone Biles appears to take aim at former teammate after winning gold
After winning gold, Simone Biles appeared to mock MyKayla Skinner, a former teammate who criticized Team USA's work ethic.
Senate panel delays Secret Service funding review in wake of Trump attack
A planned markup of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Secret Service, has been removed from the schedule of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Hamas leader's assassination fuels fear of Gaza war spreading
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Ransomware attack hits blood donation center that services 350 hospitals
A blood donation center that services hospitals across the southeastern U.S., is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its computer system.
The Fed holds interest rates steady. Here's when to expect a cut.
The Federal Reserve is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged as investors look for signals that a cut is imminent.
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Sonya Massey's mother pleaded "I don't want you to hurt her" in 911 call
The mother of Sonya Massey called 911 asking for help for her daughter but told the dispatcher that she was worried police might hurt her, according to new recordings.
IHOP launches $5 all-you-can-eat pancake promo for back-to-school season
Breakfast-all-day lovers can get their appetite's worth of the chain's buttermilk pancakes for $5 between now and September 15.
Trump spars with Black journalists at annual conference Q&A event
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
Simone Biles appears to take aim at former teammate after winning gold
After winning gold, Simone Biles appeared to mock MyKayla Skinner, a former teammate who criticized Team USA's work ethic.
Senate panel delays Secret Service funding review in wake of Trump attack
A planned markup of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Secret Service, has been removed from the schedule of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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IHOP launches $5 all-you-can-eat pancake promo for back-to-school season
Breakfast-all-day lovers can get their appetite's worth of the chain's buttermilk pancakes for $5 between now and September 15.
United Airlines is suspending its daily flights to Israel
United is pausing its daily flights to Tel Aviv, citing security concerns as concerns grow about widening Middle East conflict.
Ailing Etsy rolls out first loyalty program in move to spark growth
Etsy Insider members will receive free shipping on purchases and discounts on certain products, among other perks.
The Fed holds interest rates steady. Here's when to expect a cut.
The Federal Reserve is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged as investors look for signals that a cut is imminent.
Chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption, researchers say
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
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9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Trump spars with Black journalists at annual conference Q&A event
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
Senate panel delays Secret Service funding review in wake of Trump attack
A planned markup of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Secret Service, has been removed from the schedule of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Trump falsely attacks Harris over race, saying she "happened to turn Black"
"I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black," former President Donald Trump said.
Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race
Kari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
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14 risk factors for Alzheimer's disease — and what you can do about them
A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them.
People are surprisingly reluctant to reach out to old friends, study finds
People are surprisingly reluctant to reach out to old friends, despite the proven benefits of social connection, according to a new study.
Chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption, researchers say
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Boar's Head recall expanded to meat and poultry products amid listeria outbreak
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Amazon responsible for recalling risky products on its site, feds say
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
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9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Accused cocaine trafficker dubbed "The Professor" captured in Colombia
Officials released video showing the detained suspect, who is accused of leading the largest "narco sailboat" organization in the world.
Two Al Jazeera journalists killed in Gaza as toll on news crews mounts
Al Jazeera says a reporter and photographer were killed by an Israeli strike. The Committee to Protect Journalists says they may have been targeted.
Gymnast-turned-shooter wins Guatemala's first Olympic gold
Adriana Ruano won gold in the women's trap with an Olympic-record score of 45 out of 50.
Business leader shot dead after complaining about cartel extortion
"We are hostages to extortion demands, we are hostages of criminal groups," Julio Almanza said in one of his last interviews.
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Shania Twain on bringing "Come On Over" back to Las Vegas
Shania Twain returns to Las Vegas with her third residency, "Come On Over," at Planet Hollywood. The show celebrates her record-breaking album and reflects on her career.
MTV's "The Challenge" celebrates 40th season
Longtime MTV "The Challenge" host TJ Lavin discusses the new season, his favorite part of hosting and why the series has become a global phenomenon.
StubHub's "drip pricing" under fire
StubHub faces allegations of misleading customers by adding significant fees at the final checkout stage, a practice known as "drip pricing." This tactic has prompted a lawsuit from Washington D.C.'s attorney general, who claims that StubHub's hidden fees can increase the total cost of tickets by up to 40%.
Shania Twain prepares for latest Vegas residency
Shania Twain, whose album "Come On Over" remains the best-selling by a female solo artist, is set to return to Las Vegas for her third residency at Planet Hollywood. Anthony Mason sat down with the country-pop superstar to discuss her career, songwriting and iconic looks.
Zooey Deschanel on how "Harold and the Purple Crayon" film honors book
"Harold and the Purple Crayon" hits theaters on Friday and brings the classic story to life — with a modern twist.
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Ailing Etsy rolls out first loyalty program in move to spark growth
Etsy Insider members will receive free shipping on purchases and discounts on certain products, among other perks.
Trusting Google to deliver best search results can hurt your wallet, study finds
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
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.
Microsoft experiencing outages for some 365 Office and cloud programs
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
OpenAI announces SearchGPT
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robison, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works.
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California's Park Fire makes state history
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Wildfires rage in Canada and California
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Man arrested in connection with Park Fire
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
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Texas woman gets life sentence for Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens
Debra Mae Carter, who helped a Christian radio show host bilk senior citizens out of millions of dollars, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
Accused cocaine trafficker dubbed "The Professor" captured in Colombia
Officials released video showing the detained suspect, who is accused of leading the largest "narco sailboat" organization in the world.
Business leader shot dead after complaining about cartel extortion
"We are hostages to extortion demands, we are hostages of criminal groups," Julio Almanza said in one of his last interviews.
Officials seek tips after 4 elk shot dead in Redwood National Park
Officials are searching for suspects in a poaching incident that left four elk dead in California's Redwood National Park, where hunting is outlawed.
Ex-BBC presenter pleads guilty to making indecent images of children
Huw Edwards was one of the BBC's most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for health reasons.
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Atlas V rocket launches with secret payload
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.
Atlas 5 blasts off on final classified military mission
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX returns to flight with rapid-fire tripleheader
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Astronauts aboard ISS amid Starliner issues
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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.
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Harris expected to interview VP contenders
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, is expected to interview several contenders to be her running mate, with a selection expected by early next week. Ed O'Keefe reports from Houston, where Harris is campaigning.
Trump falsely questions Harris's racial identity
In a combative interview at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity, falsely stating that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee only recently "became a Black person." Nikole Killion reports.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for July 31, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Trump falsely attacks Harris' racial identity
Former President Donald Trump attended the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago on Wednesday. The appearance quickly turned hostile as questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity. CBS News' Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Walz among top contenders for Harris' VP pick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic Party: That the GOP is just weird. Sources tell CBS News that Walz is one of five Democrats who have emerged as the top contenders to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more on the potential candidacy of Gov. Walz.