Rebels make major breakthrough in Syria
Assad's siege of Aleppo had 300,000 people trapped, and a coalition of rebel groups joined forces to break government chokehold
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U.S. poised to hit Obama's goal of receiving10,000 Syrian refugees
Obama will soon head to the UN to urge world leaders to admit more refugees and up funding for relief groups
Family of Marie Colvin, U.S. journalist, claims Syria assassinated her
The lawsuit says in 2012 Syrian officials launched a rocket attack on a makeshift broadcast studio targeting the American reporter for The Sunday Times
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Friday called out Russia for bombing U.S.-backed Syrian rebels
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Friday called out Russia for bombing U.S.-backed Syrian rebels. The Russians are backing the Assad regime in the Syrian civil war, putting them on the opposite side of the United States. David Martin has more.
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At least 4,000 acres have already gone up in flames due to the so-called "sherpa fire"; it seems like after every mass shooting, Americans mourn, but then go back to business as usual
Dozens of State Department officials have called for the U.S. to change its Syria policy and take action against President Bashar Assad
Dozens of State Department officials have called for the U.S. to change its Syria policy and take action against President Bashar Assad. Former U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill joins CBSN with the latest on the controversy.
The Hill's Bob Cusack joins CBSN to discuss the push by U.S. diplomats to get more aggressive about removing Bashar Assad from power in Syria
The Hill's Bob Cusack joins CBSN to discuss the push by U.S. diplomats to get more aggressive about removing Bashar Assad from power in Syria.
CBS News' Margaret Brennan is at the White House, where the Obama administration is being pressured into adopting a stronger military policy toward Syrian President Bashar Assad
CBS News' Margaret Brennan is at the White House, where the Obama administration is being pressured into adopting a stronger military policy toward Syrian President Bashar Assad.
U.S. diplomats to White House: Change policy on Syria
Sources say dozens of State Dept. officials signed cable urging more direct action against dictator Bashar Assad, among other steps
Monitors say multiple explosions killed more than 100 people
ISIS claimed responsibility for multiple bomb attacks Monday in two Syrian cities on the Mediterranean coast. Monitors say they killed more than 100 people. The region has been stronghold for President Bashar al-Assad. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Dozens dead in strike on refugee camp in Syria, activists say
At least 28 dead in strike on crowded camp near Turkey border, according to opposition group
Syrian military airstrikes on rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo have killed nearly 250 civilians over nine days
Syrian military airstrikes on rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo have killed nearly 250 civilians over nine days. Holly Williams reports on the devastation.
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a partial cease-fire in Syria, but Aleppo was left out
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a partial cease-fire in Syria, but Aleppo was left out. The State Department says Aleppo will be included in future agreements. At least 200 people have died there this week as the Assad regime tries to take back the city from rebels. Holly Williams reports.
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Protesters near San Francisco forced Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump to ditch his motorcade and take a long, winding trek on foot to his campaign event; a North Carolina judge felt he had to hold a man accountable for lying about a urine test, although there were special circumstances for this probation offender
The Assad regime has pounded the divided city of Aleppo with airstrikes and heavy artillery for days
The Assad regime has pounded the divided city of Aleppo with airstrikes and heavy artillery for days. Wednesday night, a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders -- and Aleppo's last medical facility for children -- was destroyed. Holly Williams reports.
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A TV station in Baltimore was evacuated after a man in an animal costume threatened to blow up the building; about 6,000 immigrants who escaped poverty and violence in East Africa have resettled in Lewiston, Maine
Ted Cruz's former Va. co-chair praises Assad in Syria
Outspoken Virginia state senator Dick Black meets with officials from Assad's government, says "I will be Syria's voice"
Family of journalist slain by ISIS sues Syria
Steven Sotloff's kin say in court Assad provided support to ISIS militants who carried out the gruesome beheading
Syrian opposition quits talks as fighting intensifies
A cease-fire has all but collapsed; opposition leader says Assad must go or peace talks are pointless; opposition towns hit with airstrikes
Just ahead of peace talks in Geneva, the Assad dictatorship held an election in areas it still controls
Just ahead of peace talks in Geneva, the Assad dictatorship held an election in areas it still controls. More than 3,000 candidates are vying for seats in Syria's Parliament, but none represent genuine opposition -- a strong signal that Assad has no intention of stepping down. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
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The CDC has confirmed that microcephaly is caused by the Zika virus; states across the country have been raising speed limits for years, but a new study shows those increases in speed have also led to more fatal car accidents
ISIS damage to Palmyra artifacts shocks experts
Some praise the "professional way" Syrian troops liberated the 1,800-year-old ruins from extremists, minimizing extensive destruction
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from the March 27, 2016 edition
More than 65 are dead and over 300 are injured from a bombing in a children's park in Lahore, Pakistan; and volleyball is a serious sport on the beaches of Southern California, and being great at the game requires a lot of practice.
The Syrian army has been advancing for weeks on the outskirts of ancient Palmyra in an offensive to drive ISIS out of the city and return it to government control
The Syrian army has been advancing for weeks on the outskirts of ancient Palmyra in an offensive to drive ISIS out of the city and return it to government control. Today the army declared victory after conducting a raid on the city supported by Russian airstrikes. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Fighting against ISIS rages in ancient Syrian town
ISIS militants, who have controlled Palmyra since May, have destroyed some of the town's best known Roman-era archaeological relics
Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Mike Tyson says he has "no regrets" after losing boxing match to Jake Paul
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
"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.
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.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff in Sonya Massey case
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter Thursday to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
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.
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Photos key in family's quest to prove daughter's death was a homicide
After authorities ruled Megan Parra took her own life, her family would spend years investigating her death, recruiting two retired FBI agents and convincing local and state officials to take a second look at the case.
Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
Mike Tyson says he has "no regrets" after losing boxing match to Jake Paul
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
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.
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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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Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest ever White House press secretary
At 27-years-old Karoline Leavitt would be the youngest White House press secretary in history.
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.
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Woman in Idaho abortion ban case shares her story
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
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.
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Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
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.
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Nov. 16, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with David Wade.
Mike Tyson says he has "no regrets" after losing boxing match to Jake Paul
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
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.
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How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
"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."
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.
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.
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."
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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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Photos key in family's quest to prove daughter's death was a homicide
After authorities ruled Megan Parra took her own life, her family would spend years investigating her death, recruiting two retired FBI agents and convincing local and state officials to take a second look at the case.
Texas mom's killer received text before murder: "I hope you handle it"
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard wasn't the only one involved in the murder plot.
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.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Congressmembers react to Trump's Cabinet choices
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
Safety concerns after plane struck by bullet in Dallas
Passengers and crew on a Southwest Airlines flight were moments from takeoff when a bullet struck the right side of the jetliner in Dallas, Texas, on Friday night. Jason Allen reports on this and other recent aircraft safety concerns.
Woman in Idaho abortion ban case shares her story
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
Palestinians hope Trump will end the war in Gaza
Almost two million Palestinians have endured over a year of violence and are looking to a new administration in Washington for help. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with Palestinians about their hopes and the difficult road to peace.