Russia, China veto Syrian humanitarian truce at U.N.
The U.N. Security Council has been trying for 5 years to end the fighting and let in aid convoys, with the Russians vetoing attempts 6 times
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Syrian families flee
The United States and Russia begin talks this week on the fighting in Aleppo, Syria. Russia's foreign minister says he expects a deal to withdraw rebel forces from the city. Russian-backed air strikes in southwestern Syria over the weekend killed more than 70 people. Debora Patta reports from Aleppo.
Aleppo offensive sparks concerns over 7-year-old who has tweeted about tragedy
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Syria’s long, brutal civil war may be reaching turning point
Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, which was taken over in 2012 by anti-government rebels, is slowly falling back into the control of the Assad regime
Aleppo falling to Assad
Syria's largest city, Aleppo, which was taken over in 2012 by anti-government rebels backed by the U.S., is slowly falling back under control of the Assad regime. For those who manage to escape to the government side, a hot meal and medical care await. Debora Patta reports.
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Aleppo in ruins
The five-year-long civil war in Syria that left almost half a million people dead may be reaching a turning point. Russia's foreign minister said Saturday Russia is ready for talks with the U.S. on a rebel pullout from the besieged city of Aleppo. A human rights group says Syrian government forces, with the help of Russia, have captured 60 percent of Syria's largest city that was previously held by rebels. But the gains come with a staggering cost. Debora Patta reports from Aleppo.
Aleppo civilians return to bombed-out neighborhood
Debora Patta reports from Aleppo, where the Syrian military are flattening neighborhoods and civilians are trapped
Aleppo update
Syrian government forces backed by Russia are intensifying their bombing campaign in rebel-held Eastern Aleppo, retaking some parts of the city but leaving many civilians homeless. Debora Patta reports.
As Aleppo is pounded toward obliteration, civilians try to flee
Um Muneer spent six hours trying to escape; says she and her son had no choice but to leave -- "even if we had to walk all the way"
Aleppo families flee
The United Nations estimates that 200,000 people are still inside eastern Aleppo, trapped between the Syrian army and the rebel fighters amid relentless shelling continues. The U.N. wants the fighting to stop temporarily so that the sick and injured can evacuate. But the Syrian government has responded with silence. Debora Patta reports.
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Civilians caught in rebel-held Aleppo face impossible choice
Tens of thousands of civilians face a daily barrage of bombings or risk escaping the war-torn city
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Syria denies revenge attacks in Aleppo assault
Assad regime denies any arbitrary detentions or revenge attacks took place during influx of displaced, dismissing such reports as a distraction
Syrian army seizes rebel ground
Russia says the Syrian army has made a breakthrough in Aleppo in the past 24 hours and dramatically altered the situation on the ground. Syrian forces now control about 40 percent of the territory taken by opposition fighters in 2012. Thousands of civilians have been flooding out of the battle zone. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Civilians flee as rebels lose grasp on Syria's biggest city
Assad's forces reclaim more than a third of rebel's previous territory in eastern Aleppo, touching off exodus from besieged enclave
Civilians flee as Syrian army takes chunks of Aleppo
Syrian troops punched into rebel-held eastern Aleppo and now control 40 percent of the territory held by the opposition since 2012
Aleppo evacuation
A mass exodus from Syria's largest city Aleppo comes amid a government military offensive that recaptured large portions previously controlled by rebel fighters. WIth backing from Russia, Syrian government troops coordinated strikes for three straight months. Elizabeth Palmer reports this could be a turning point in Syria's 5 1/2 year-old old civil war.
Advancing into Aleppo
The Syrian government continues to advance into Aleppo and has claimed several key parts of the city from rebel forces. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN with the latest details.
Syria's biggest city appears set to fall back into Assad's hands
Dictator's Russian-backed offensive poised to reclaim Aleppo in what would be major blow to U.S.-backed opposition
Rebels losing Aleppo
The Syrian government has advanced deeper into Aleppo, reclaiming several key districts from rebel forces. CBSN's Meg Oliver has the latest details.
Tide of displacement: Syrian army advances in Aleppo
Rebel defenses collapsed and thousands of residents evacuated their premises as key city may get divided further
Relentless bombing pummels Syria's largest city
Rebel-held eastern Aleppo is shuddering as bombs rain down, with no place to treat the wounded
Bombing in Syria
In Syria, the Assad regime, with the help of Russia, is systematically destroying much of its largest city. Rebel-held eastern Aleppo is staggering under the worst bombing of the civil war, now in its sixth year. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
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Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
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Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
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Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
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Mace introduces anti-transgender bathroom bill for Capitol Hill
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As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
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H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
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H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
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Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
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Shake Shack will soon be served on Delta flights. But there's a catch.
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As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
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Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
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As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
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Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
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Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
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132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
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Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
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Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
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"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
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Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
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Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
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Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
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Google's Chrome browser could be sold
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
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Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
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Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
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Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
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Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
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