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Defense chief Ash Carter explains email use to CBS News
Pentagon boss "was warned" to be more careful, and takes full responsibility for emails sent from iPhone, as he tries to "accelerate" the fight against ISIS
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Pentagon boss "was warned" to be more careful, and takes full responsibility for emails sent from iPhone, as he tries to "accelerate" the fight against ISIS
"Occasional use of personal email for work-related business ... was a mistake," Ash Carter's press secretary acknowledges
As U.S. ramps-up fight against ISIS, defense chief seeks to reassure Iraqi leaders it is them in the driver's seat
Ash Carter visits sprawling air base near Syria to ask commanders and allies for new ideas to counter the extremist group
The Pentagon update came as the president faces increasing pressure from lawmakers and voters about the current U.S. strategy
Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday "The reality is we're at war." In November, the President had said that ISIS was contained
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter told Congress the United States will get more involved in the war against ISIS by deploying more special operations forces. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced that the U.S. is sending special forces to Iraq in an attempt to fight ISIS. Carter also said the Pentagon is prepared to expand operations in Syria. Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today's Pentagon correspondent, joins CBSN to explain what the missions will entail.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter told Congress that a "targeting" force would conduct raids, gather intelligence
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said he expects the highest standards of conduct from Pentagon personnel, particularly from senior officials
"Moscow's nuclear saber-rattling raises questions about Russian leaders' commitment to strategic stability," U.S. Defense Secretary says
Carter lands on USS Theodore Roosevelt in the South China Sea -- nearly all of which China claims as sovereign territory
A few dozen troops will be on the ground, but the U.S. does not consider this a combat deployment
Secretary of State John Kerry left for Europe Wed. to discuss peace talks in Syria as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addressed the growing fight against ISIS. CBS Correspondents David Martin and Elizabeth Palmer report with more.
An unmanned blimp that houses a state-of-the-art radar system became detached from its moorings and drifted north through Pennsylvania for hours Wednesday; In an excerpt from this coming Sunday's "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley follows National Museum of African-American History and Culture director Lonnie Burch to Africa hoping to find a shipwreck
The defense secretary tells Congress "we won't hold back" from supporting the fight against ISIS, in the air or on the ground
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said he authorized a raid on an ISIS prison after intelligence suggested that prisoners were going to be executed. A U.S. sergeant was killed in the raid. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
The Obama administration has decided to "modify" its policy on the ground against ISIS in Syria
Defense Secretary Ash Carter says U.S.-led coalition will not agree to cooperate with Russia as long as Moscow continues to strike other targets
CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell comments on the ramifications of having Russian planes in the air over Syria. It's part of Russia's strategy to prop up the Assad regime, he says.
Russia joined the fight in Syria on Wed. -- but whose side are they on? Although the Russians say they're battling ISIS, evidence points to them having ulterior motives, reports CBS News' David Martin.
Heavy downpours left the Eastern Seaboard drenched on Wednesday -- with more rain on the way from Hurricane Joaquin; Florida airboaters are on the losing end of a fight with the National Park Service to continue enjoying their hobby in the Everglades
Russia claims to launch first airstrikes on ISIS positions in Syria, but Pentagon chief says otherwise
Defense chief Ash Carter kicks off high-level dialog with Bashar Assad's allies as Obama admin shifts policy on deteriorating war
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
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The Supreme Court was reviewing the constitutionality of laws regulating social media companies from Texas and Florida.
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Israeli forces had detained Al-Shifa hospital boss Mohammed Abu Selmia and said Hamas was using the facility as a commander center.
A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The Supreme Court was reviewing the constitutionality of laws regulating social media companies from Texas and Florida.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
Fallout from ransomware attack continues to affect car dealerships as CDK Global gradually restores service.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
Fallout from ransomware attack continues to affect car dealerships as CDK Global gradually restores service.
Boeing announced plans to buy back the bulk of supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, and Airbus said it would purchase Spirit operations related to the European aerospace giant.
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Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The Supreme Court was reviewing the constitutionality of laws regulating social media companies from Texas and Florida.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
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The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Pope Francis has formally signed off on the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who will become the first-ever saint from the millennial generation.
Israeli forces had detained Al-Shifa hospital boss Mohammed Abu Selmia and said Hamas was using the facility as a commander center.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
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The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Construction engineer Joey Chestnut found his true calling when he became a competitive eater; he would go on to win the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island 16 times since 2007. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on July 4, 2010, correspondent Bill Geist talks with Chestnut about what he would (or would not) eat; with Joey's mother, Alicia, about his childhood love of hot dogs and macaroni & cheese; and with George Shea, chairman of Major League Eating, who calls Chestnut "the greatest eater in history."
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Legendary rapper Flavor Flav has signed on as the hype man for USA Water Polo for its women's Olympic team. His role as an official hype man includes multiple appearances annually at USA Water Polo events and exclusive social media collaborations. Flavor Flav and Maggie Steffens, U.S. women's water polo captain, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their collaboration.
Will Smith made a return to the stage at the BET Awards, performing his new single "You Can Make It," which alludes to redemption. It's the rapper's first new music release in seven years as he tries to comeback from the infamous Oscar slap two years ago. Meanwhile, Usher was honored at the show with the lifetime achievement award.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
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.
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
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Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
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NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents have immunity for official actions in office, giving former President Donald Trump some protections from criminal prosecution and likely postponing his election interference trial until after the November election. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen, CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, and attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman have analysis of the decision.
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Minnesota's Mall of America will begin using facial recognition technology after a series of recent gun-related incidents. Security teams have installed cameras that can map faces and detect potential threats. Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the move.
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