Photos appear to show torture, mass killings by Syrian government
A collection of thousands of photos taken by a Syrian defector appear to show abuse and murder of Syrian dissidents on a massive scale
A collection of thousands of photos taken by a Syrian defector appear to show abuse and murder of Syrian dissidents on a massive scale
Talks to end Syria’s civil war are due to begin in Geneva on Wednesday, but serious problems now threaten the peace talks. Human rights groups estimate 130,000 Syrians have died since an uprising broke out against the Assad regime nearly three years ago. Margaret Brennan reports.
An Islamic militant group that claimed responsibility for suicide bombings that killed 34 people last month posted a video threatening to strike at the Winter Olympics in Sochi; and, Dr. Jon LaPook goes inside the trial and approval process for an experimental treatment using stem cells designed to make Multiple Sclerosis patients better.
Between civil war in Syria, nuclear talks with Iran, and instability in North Korea, 2013 was an eventful and trying time on the global stage
Foreign fighters from Libya, Iraq, and as far away as Europe, are pouring into Syria to join the rebel cause
The U.S. Navy's Cape Ray will play a major role in ensuring the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons goes smoothly
NASA says it will take a series of spacewalks to fix a broken cooling line that shut down half of the International Space Station's cooling system last week; and, with the latest Mega Millions jackpot soaring to over $600 million, Americans everywhere are catching lotto fever. Paula Otto, the lead director for Mega Millions, says that just a few alterations to the format of the game have increased the likelihood of massive jackpots.
The U.S. decided to cut off deliveries of non-lethal aid to rebels fighting the Assad dictatorship in Syria after Islamic militants took over warehouses where rebels had stored weapons. Margaret Brennan reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing about the crash of Flight 214, which killed three people and raised questions about whether pilots have become too reliant on automated systems; and, after just nine months on the job, Pope Francis has rejuvenated a Catholic Church once mired in scandal.
Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the U.S. government's decision to cut off non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels due to concerns the assistance was reaching the wrong hands.
This undated and unverified video clip from YouTube shows children in Damascus, Syria, who seem to have adapted to their circumstances as they play in the streets while the sound of mortars can be heard in the distance. At about 12 seconds into the video, a loud explosion occurs and the camera is jolted and veers around as a cloud of dust rises. The children all survived.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says the strife in Syria is no longer a "civil war," but rather a "regional conflict"
Disagreements over Egypt, Syria and Iran have caused discord in the close alliance between the United States and Saudi Arabia
The U.N. estimates that at least half a million Syrian children are now living in Lebanon -- the majority in refugee camps
Amid negotiations about the removal of the Syrian regime's chemical weapons, moderate rebel forces struggle to gain an edge over the military
The budget battle threatening to shut down the government continues as the House passed a bill the president and Senate Democrats vow to kill because it includes cuts to the Affordable Care Act; and Frank DeAngelis, the principal of Columbine High School, is retiring after a 35-year career at the school where a mass shooting killed 12 students and a teacher in 1999.
Syria's Assad says he will comply with the U.N. resolution to dismantle his chemical weapons
The 15 member U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a plan to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons arsenal late Friday night
President Obama hails deal struck between U.S. and Russia on disarming Syrian chemical weapons
U.S. and Russian diplomats met at the U.N. in hopes of working out the details of a proposed deal to have Syria give up its chemical weapons; and, Mary Pickford made more than 200 movies, but her 1911 film "Their First Misunderstandings" was thought to have been lost long ago.
U.S., Russian diplomats met at the U.N. in hopes of working out the details of a proposed deal to have Syria give up its chemical weapons
President Obama urges the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution ensuring that Syria's chemical weapons stockpile is destroyed
President Obama urges the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution ensuring that Syria's chemical weapons stockpile is destroyed
The latest on the budget battle, the politics of gun control, and foreign policy with Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz., and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Plus, a panel of experts looks at the week's news.
Miss the second half of the show? Bob Schieffer sits down with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Many protesters stayed away, but one group found a unique way to draw attention to the climate crisis during the RNC in Milwaukee.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Officer Daniel Auderer was heard laughing after stating Jaahnavi Kandula was dead, saying her young life had "limited value."
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
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.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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 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."
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.
Former President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, walking on stage with his last name behind him in bright lights.
Michigan pastor Lorenzo Sewell addressed the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday, one month after former President Donald Trump visited his church in Detroit. "He came to the hood because he cares about average, everyday Americans," Sewell said.
Melania Trump made her first appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday night. The former first lady has been largely absent from the campaign trail this election cycle. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Former President Donald Trump closed Day 4 of the 2024 Republican National Convention with a speech, his first major public remarks since the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Watch his full remarks.
During his speech at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, spoke about why his father decided to run for president in 2016. Eric Trump denounced the criminal investigations against his father, claiming he's being persecuted.