France says deadly chemical attack bears Assad regime "signature"
Foreign minister says chemical analysis of samples from gas attack prove Russian-backed Assad regime was to blame
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Syrian President Bashar Assad claims that a chemical attack in his country was a "100% fabrication." The White House has repeatedly accused Assad of carrying out the attack, which killed dozens of adults and children. Washington Post political reporter Jenna Johnson reacts on CBSN.
Tillerson-Putin meeting
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin for nearly two hours but left without having settled the main issue dividing them: the future of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Tillerson also held a press conference with the Russian foreign minister. Margaret Brennan has more.
Trump says NATO is "no longer obsolete"
Mr. Trump and U.N. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed Russia, Syria and the fight against ISIS
U.S. intelligence spots activity at missile-damaged Syrian airbase
Earth-moving equipment has been spotted at Shayrat airfield, which was hit last week by a U.S. cruise missile strike
U.S.-Russia relations are at a "low," Tillerson says
Their news conference comes just after Tillerson's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin says U.S.-Russia relations "degraded" under Trump
Russian leader's stark assessment comes as top U.S. diplomat Rex Tillerson visits Moscow and countries haggle over solution to Syria crisis
Spicer's colossal error
The job of the White House press secretary is to articulate the positions of the president clearly. In a colossal error, Sean Spicer was comparing Syria's dictator to Adolf Hitler and suggested Hitler did not use poison gas on his own people. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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Working with Assad
Former U.S. ambassador to Syria Robert Ford joined CBSN to discuss America's involvement in the civil war. Ford has worked with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and says he is untrustworthy.
Weren't Syria's chemical weapons destroyed?
A 2013 deal was considered a success, in that it was ever reached, but accountability and implementation proved difficult
Tillerson calls Rubio's criticism of his statement on Syria "regrettable"
Calling it regrettable, Secretary Tillerson shut down Senator Rubio's charge that he was "nodding to the idea that Assad was going to get to stay in some capacity."
Tillerson on Syria
Secretary State Rex Tillerson says that while he believes Assad is undermining his own authority, priorities have not changed. "I think the President has been quite clear," Tillerson said. "First and foremost, we must defeat ISIS."
McCain on ISIS and Assad
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona says he disagrees with Secretary Tillerson that the U.S. should just concentrate on ISIS. "We can walk and chew gum. We have the capability to do both, the Senator adds."
Tillerson blames Russia's "failure" in Syria for killings
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Russia in 2013 gave “certain assurances” regarding the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons, and that it "failed in that commitment”
Assad on 'foolish' strikes
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad responded to the U.S. strikes on Syria, calling them foolish and irresponsible. Washington Post national security reporter Thomas Gibbons-Neff joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
McDonough reflects on Obama's handling of Syria
Former Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough reflects on the 2013 debate over whether to use force in Syria.
How accurate was U.S. strike on Syrian airbase?
American officials say virtually every one of the cruise missiles aimed at Sharyat airbase hit the target
New details on U.S. strikes against Syria
The U.S. launched cruise missiles against a Syrian regime target in retaliation for a chemical attack. Syria's army called the attack an "outrageous aggression" and Russia, Syrian President Bashar Assad's most important backer on the world stage, condemned the attack. Holly Williams reports.
Trump says Assad "choked out" innocent lives
President Donald Trump made his first remarks since authorizing a military strike on a Syrian base
U.S. launches attack on Syria
U.S. forces launched a cruise missile strike on a Syrian government airfield Thursday night in response to the chemical attack that left dozens of civilians dead. CBS News' David Martin at the Pentagon has more in this CBS News Special Report.
Tillerson on Syria
In a news conference Thursday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime of using chemical weapons against civilians in this week's deadly attack. However, the Syrian government continues to deny those claims. Jordan Fabian, White House correspondent for The Hill, joined CBSN to discuss the U.S. stance on Syria.
Trump Syria policy
Just last week the White House said Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad could remain in power. Now, days after the chemical weapons attack, the administration is suggesting Assad should be removed. CBS News' Margaret Brennan joins CBSN from Palm Beach, Florida where President Trump is hosting the president of China.
Putin spokesman: Russian support for Assad not unconditional
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faced withering international condemnation for a chemical weapons attack on civilians
Apparent chemical attack in Syria
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley suggests the Trump administration will take action if the international community fails to respond to the apparent chemical attack in Syria. Holding up photos of victims, Haley blamed Russia for protecting the Assad government. Holly Williams reports from along the Turkey-Syria border.
Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz having sex with a minor
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus. It's still sending appeals for donors.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Fellow National Guardsman told superiors Hegseth might be "insider threat"
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
"The Voice" winner Sundance Head recovering after shooting at his Texas ranch
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
Jake Paul wins fight against Mike Tyson by unanimous decision
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr. after Pence objects
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."
Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say
No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.
1 dead after Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rain
Mexican authorities warned Tropical Storm Sara could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Ukraine president says he wants to end Russia war with diplomacy next year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is certain that the war will end "sooner" than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes president.
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McDonald's investing $100 million to lure customers after E.coli outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said slivered onions on the McDonald's Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli.
Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
Book excerpt: "A Certain Idea of America" by Peggy Noonan
In her new collection of Wall Street Journal columns, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan writes about the history and character of our nation, threats to the social fabric, and the "better angels" of our democracy.
Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say
No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.
Jake Paul wins fight against Mike Tyson by unanimous decision
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
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Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
How much money did Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
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Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus. It's still sending appeals for donors.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
U.S. received assurance from Iran it wasn't actively trying to assassinate Trump
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed
Fellow National Guardsman told superiors Hegseth might be "insider threat"
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.
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U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
This mom moved 9,000 miles seeking medical treatment for her son
A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.
What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
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U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
China school knife attack kills at least 8, days after fatal car attack
This was the second incident of fatal violence in China in a matter of days.
10 newborns killed after fire engulfs neonatal intensive care unit in India
The fire in the neonatal intensive care unit occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India's Uttar Pradesh state.
Ukraine president says he wants to end Russia war with diplomacy next year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is certain that the war will end "sooner" than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes president.
Heavy turbulence forces flight bound for Miami to return to Europe
The pilots of Scandinavian Airlines Flight 957 chose to make a U-turn and fly about five hours back to Copenhagen, where the plane was inspected for damage.
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USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
"The Voice" winner Sundance Head recovering after shooting at his Texas ranch
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman"
Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, "Landman" explores big oil's impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton.
How much money did Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
How to watch the Tyson vs. Paul fight tonight
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight in a major professional boxing match tonight. Here's how to watch and what time the bout starts.
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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
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Opening statements heard in Laken Riley trial
A Georgia jury heard opening statements Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra is charged with killing the 22-year-old in February. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Trial begins in murder of Georgia nursing student
A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the immigration debate front and center during the presidential campaign. Mark Strassmann is covering the trial.
Texas court clears way for Roberson execution
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for 57-year-old Robert Roberson to become the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a "shaken baby syndrome" murder. A jury convicted Roberson of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Laken Riley murder suspect was "hunting for females," prosecutor says
Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year's presidential campaign.
Testimony begins in Laken Riley murder trial
The murder trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley while she was on a run back in February. Her murder became a hot-button topic on the campaign trail after it was revealed that Ibarra had entered the country illegally. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.
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Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah taught herself how to play guitar at 13 and studied bluegrass and roots music at East Tennessee State University. Soon after, she took all she had learned to record her first album, and in 2019, she received national acclaim and a Grammy nomination as a member of Rhiannon Gidden’s supergroup “Our Native Daughters.” Just last month, Kiah released her third solo collection “Still and Bright,” featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in the genre. Now, here is Amythyst Kiah with “S P A C E.”
Amythyst Kiah performs "Empire Of Love"
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah taught herself how to play guitar at 13 and studied bluegrass and roots music at East Tennessee State University. Soon after, she took all she had learned to record her first album, and in 2019, she received national acclaim and a Grammy nomination as a member of Rhiannon Gidden’s supergroup “Our Native Daughters.” Just last month, Kiah released her third solo collection “Still and Bright,” featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in the genre. Now, here is Amythyst Kiah with “Empire Of Love.”
Amythyst Kiah performs "Silk And Petals"
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah taught herself how to play guitar at 13 and studied bluegrass and roots music at East Tennessee State University. Soon after, she took all she had learned to record her first album, and in 2019, she received national acclaim and a Grammy nomination as a member of Rhiannon Gidden’s supergroup “Our Native Daughters.” Just last month, Kiah released her third solo collection “Still and Bright,” featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in the genre. Now, here is Amythyst Kiah with “Silk And Petals.”
The Dish: Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo
At the critically acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant Madame Vo, every dish is inspired by husband-and-wife owners Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo’s families. Now, they’re sharing the recipes with their first cookbook.
How Clydesdale horses support non-profit
Folds of Honor is a non-profit that provides scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled military members and first responders. The organization says no partner is too big or too small — and one key partner’s size is undeniable. Dana Jacobson reports on how Clydesdale horses help support the group’s mission.