When hospitals become targets
Syria's dictator is trying to quash the remnants of rebellion by bombing hospitals. Still, brave doctors in the country, many of them American volunteers, are risking everything to save lives. Scott Pelley reports.
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Blinken meets with Arab leaders over Syria's future
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Arab leaders in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to achieve a stable Syria. For the first time, Blinken said the U.S. was in "direct contact" with the country's new Islamist leaders. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
A look at ruins of Aleppo after Assad's fall
A man identifying himself as an American has been found in Syria after being freed from a prison. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer spoke with the man about what it was like to be detained in Syria. Then, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins with more from Aleppo.
Syrian rebels advance in push to take capital
Syrian rebel forces were approaching the country's third largest city of Homs, raising the prospect of the country's capital city Damascus being cut off from coastal areas that are a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad. Chris Livesay reports.
U.S. on Syrian civil war resurgence
Syria's government forces are fighting to gain back control of Aleppo after an Islamist rebel group seized the city last week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebels?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate for years, but over the weekend, rebel fighters captured cities and towns across three of the nation's northwestern provinces. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Latest details on Syrian civil war
Over the weekend, rebel fighters in Syria took control of most of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, in a lightning assault. President Bashar al-Assad's regime has responded with airstrikes backed by Russia. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Wounds of War, Leaning Tower, Jennifer Lawrence
Scott Pelley reports on how hospitals have become targets in Syria's civil war; then, San Francisco’s leaning tower of lawsuits; and, Jennifer Lawrence's surprising trip to the top of Hollywood
Out of Aleppo
Mohammad Shasho's family left Aleppo in 2013, telling their children they were taking a prolonged vacation. That "vacation" was an evacuation prompted by Syria's eight-year-old civil war, and it became a permanent exile. In a film produced by BYkids, we see the Syrian crisis through the eyes of a young refugee filmmaker.
Turkey launches strikes in Syria and Iraq a week after Istanbul bombing
The Turkish Defense Ministry said it launched airstrikes targeting Kurdish groups that Ankara holds responsible for last week's bomb attack in Istanbul.
12/22: Full Episode
In just 140 characters, President-Elect Donald Trump signaled a major shift in U.S. foreign policy on Thursday.; Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of WBZ TV in Boston has the holiday forecast.
12/17: Full Episode
A huge wave of snow and ice stretched from the Rockies, across the Midwest and into New England; In Syria, rebel groups and government forces reached another agreement to allow people to evacuate Aleppo as it falls back under the control of the Assad regime.
12/14: Evening News
Investigators believe the hack of the Democratic National Convention began in July 2015, more than a year before the election; Alan Thicke, known for starring as Dr. Jason Seaver in the family sitcom "Growing Pains," died Tuesday at 69
12/7: Evening News
Investigators in Tennessee said the fire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains last week was arson; Hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered one of the most memorable lines in history, including this iconic line: "A date which shall live in infamy."
12/9 Evening News
The jury that will decide the fate of Dylann Roof heard his confession to the killings of nine members of an African American church in Charleston; Rishi Sharma, 19, is no soldier. But the son of Indian immigrants is working tirelessly to preserve the legacies of World War II veterans so they can be honored for years to come.
12/20: Evening News
People were killed and many were injured after a blast ripped through a fireworks market just north of Mexico City and sent huge plumes of smoke into the air; Federal officials are investigating an air traffic control error last Friday that sent a plane in the wrong direction and could have led to disaster in the skies
12/18: Evening News
Hungarian-born actress Zsa Zsa Gabor died Sunday, according to her publicist; Collette Divitto's Down syndrome is not stopping her from fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful baker.
12/12: Evening News
Intelligence sources tell CBS News that the CIA is confident the Russian government tried to influence the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump; Griffin Madden was one of the victims killed in the Oakland, California, warehouse fire
12/19: Evening News
At least nine are dead following an incident at a Christmas market in Berlin; Music prodigy Alma Deutscher is not only talented on the violin and piano
12/23: Full Episode
"Star Wars" actor Carrie Fisher is reportedly in critical condition after suffering a heart attack during a flight from London to Los Angeles; Friday could be the busiest travel day of the year as a record 103 million Americans are driving, flying or riding the rails over the holidays.
12/11: Evening News
Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the CIA's assessment that Russia helped him get elected, saying the Democrats are behind the story; Syria's largest city, Aleppo, has been devastated by the country's civil war
12/13: Evening News
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state; Collette Divitto's Down syndrome is not stopping her from fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful baker.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from June 25, 2014
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.
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.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro on murder charges for downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996.
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Trump says Netanyahu will do "whatever I want him to do" on Iran
Asked what he said to Israel's leader about a decision to hold off on new Iran strikes, Trump said Netanyahu will "do whatever I want him to do."
Judge orders White House staff to comply with presidential records law
A federal judge ordered White House staff and President Trump's top advisers to comply with a law that requires certain presidential records to be preserved.
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Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund
In his application letter, attorney Mike Howell proposed organizing a national gathering of "thousands of victims of weaponization," including those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Ex-prosecutor allegedly stole secret report on Trump, named file "Bundt Cake Recipe"
A former federal prosecutor was charged this week with emailing herself a report on the Justice Department's investigation into President Trump that a judge had kept under lock and key, under the file name "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf."
Texas Dem under fire for saying she'd make ICE jail "prison for American Zionists"
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
DOJ veterans fear probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists
Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
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Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump, 48, was married to Donald Trump Jr. for 12 years. They share five children together.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics
Cassidy, who lost his reelection bid last week, called for leaders who are "steady, not erratic" and "thoughtful, not impulsive."
U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action
These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow.
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SpaceX files for IPO as rocket company preps for market debut
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
What sagging bond prices are telling us about the U.S. economy
U.S. government bonds are sagging as investors fret that hotter inflation will keep interest rate cuts on hold.
Summer travelers face "vacation inflation" as airfare, gas prices rise
Gas prices, airfares, accommodations and other vacation essentials are more expensive this year compared to last year.
Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax
The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
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State Democratic Party censures governor after he commutes Peters' sentence
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
Texas Dem under fire for saying she'd make ICE jail "prison for American Zionists"
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
Exclusive
Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund
In his application letter, attorney Mike Howell proposed organizing a national gathering of "thousands of victims of weaponization," including those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics
Cassidy, who lost his reelection bid last week, called for leaders who are "steady, not erratic" and "thoughtful, not impulsive."
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Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle's push to help healthcare workers
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
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Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action
These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow.
Spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian jets over Black Sea
The Russian jets intercepted the U.K. aircraft with one jet flying as close as 19 feet to the British plane's nose, officials said.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Netanyahu rebukes Israeli minister for treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Italy and France have summoned the Israeli ambassadors in their respective capitals after Itamar Ben-Gvir, his national security minister, posted the video.
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Byron Allen on "Comics Unleashed" as it moves to new time slot on CBS
Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen brings "Comics Unleashed" to CBS's late night slot, replacing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."
From 1993: Letterman on "The Late Show" launch
Ahead of the premiere of "The Late Show" in August 1993, host David Letterman sat down with "CBS This Morning" to discuss his break from his previous late night show, what viewers could expect from his CBS debut and more.
Byron Allen on filling CBS' late night slot
Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his show "Comics Unleashed" and its transition into the CBS late night spot.
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Michelle Monaghan on getting quality sleep
Actress Michelle Monaghan joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her 24-hour wellness cycle and why it's important to get quality sleep and consistent energy. (Sponsored by Natrol)
Soon-to-be mom Beanie Feldstein reveals sex of her baby
Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl.
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What Nvidia's Q1 earnings say about AI race
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
Google announces AI-focused search bar revamp
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Concern ramps up over the use of AI in combat
The Defense Department says it wants to be "AI-first," but some service members are concerned about how quickly the technology is developing. Chris Livesay reports.
Privacy concerns grow over AI, phone numbers
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss.
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
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TikTok star accused of murder-for-hire plot
A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case.
Watch: Blanche announces Raúl Castro indictment
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.
Man jailed over Kirk post wins settlement
Larry Bushart, who spent 37 days in jail over his Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will get $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against Tennessee officials. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
More details on Mango founder's son
Court records reveal more details about the Mango founder's son, Jonathan Andic, who was arrested Tuesday in connection to his father's 2024 death. Leigh Kiniry reports.
Details emerge on San Diego mosque attack
More details are emerging on the victims and two gunmen from the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Why Harvard is limiting number of "A" grades
In a historic move, Harvard University faculty members have voted to limit the number of "A" grades given to undergraduates to curb rising grade inflation. Axios Boston reporter Mike Deehan joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Target Q1 earnings beat expectations
Home Depot, Target, Lowes and TJ Maxx all beat expectations with their first quarter earnings and revenue reported on Wednesday. Target had their strongest gains in years. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Raúl Castro indictment's significance
President Trump said he does not think there will be any additional escalation following the Justice Department's indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down the situation.
Jan. 6 officers suing to block Trump fund
Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges is one of two law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots and is suing to block the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion so-called "anti-weaponization" fund. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss why.
5/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Breaking down Tuesday's primaries as another Republican who broke with Trump falters; U.S. indicts Raúl Castro.