Assad's 2 closest allies meet to discuss Syria's future
Vladimir Putin visits Tehran to discuss a new international peace plan with Iran's leaders, who have also protected Bashar Assad
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Rising Syrian soccer star now waiting tables in Iraq
War-torn nation's soccer team has become one of many victims of the grinding conflict dividing the population on political lines
According to Secretary of State John Kerry, 100 Americans are fighting for ISIS in Syria
According to Secretary of State John Kerry, 100 Americans are fighting for ISIS in Syria. But despite that, he doesn't think ISIS is gaining as much traction with their ideals as many would believe. Scott Pelley spoke with Kerry.
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Officials say a raid on the outskirts of Paris early Wednesday morning neutralized another terror operation as police searched for the suspected mastermind behind last Friday's attacks in Paris; CBS News anchor Scott Pelley reflects on how terrorism has affected its victims and the choices we make in dealing with these dramatic, life-changing events
A new video purportedly from ISIS says an attack on Washington D.C. is imminent
A new video purportedly from ISIS says an attack on Washington D.C. is imminent. While officials say there is no credible threat to the United States, major precautions are still being taken. Jeff Pegues has more.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for Friday's Paris attacks, the likely bombing of a Russian jetliner and twin suicide bombings in Beirut
ISIS has claimed responsibility for Friday's Paris attacks, the likely bombing of a Russian jetliner and twin suicide bombings in Beirut. Michael Morell, a former number two at the CIA and CBS News' senior security contributor, says Paris changes everything.
Former CIA official: Obama's ISIS strategy has failed
Michael Morell said the Paris attacks and bombed Russian plane in Egypt should lead to Obama rethink his stance on Syria's Assad
Syrian forces break 2-year ISIS siege on air base
Successful offensive marks first major achievement by Assad's troops since Russia began airstrikes in September
Why Russia may be wavering on support for Assad
Could Russia accept a Syria without Assad in power?
U.S., Russia discuss organizing Syria political process
Two nations remain deeply divided on future of Bashar Assad; Russian foreign minister says Moscow ready to support Free Syrian Army in fight against ISIS
Kerry and Russian counterpart huddling on Syria
It is unclear there will be any breakthroughs regarding the civil war there
Russian President Vladimir Putin summoned Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad to Moscow to discuss the Syrian civil war
Russian President Vladimir Putin summoned Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad to Moscow to discuss the Syrian civil war. It is the first time Assad has left his country since the outbreak of the war more than four years ago. Mark Phillips reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 21, 2015 edition
Vice President Joe Biden said he will not seek the the Democratic party's nomination for president; Julia, a new character on Sesame Street, lives with autism
Vladimir Putin's playbook in Syria
The Russian president has used this strategy before -- during the Second Chechen War
The full episode of 60 Minutes from October 11, 2015.
Steve Kroft questions President Obama on topics including Russia's incursion in Syria, ISIS and the 2016 presidential race; then, Bill Whitaker interviews a prosecutor who admits his cowardice and indifference led to a wrongful murder conviction.
As hundreds of thousands of Syrian families continue to seek refuge, President Obama went online, and asked Americans to help on the crowd funding site Kickstarter
As hundreds of thousands of Syrian families continue to seek refuge, President Obama went online, and asked Americans to help on the crowd funding site Kickstarter.
Putin: Russian bombs key to Syria political compromise
Syrian government troops with Moscow's aerial muscle behind them making gains, as rival rebels team up against Russian onslaught
Russian involvement in Syria is complicating the fight against ISIS
Russian involvement in Syria is complicating the fight against ISIS. Rebels backed by the U.S say they only want to fight Assad. The Obama administration announces it will no longer train Syrian moderates. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from London.
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Clarissa Ward on preparing to confront a dangerous militant Islamist on his turf in Syria
U.S. weighing Russian response on Syria flight safety
Response comes after a series of Russian aircraft incidents that raised concerns about the potential for mishaps with U.S.-led coalition
In her September 20, 2015 appearance on "Face the Nation," Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said the Pentagon needs to "take a hard look" at why the push to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels "has been such a failure"
In her September 20, 2015 appearance on "Face the Nation," Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said the Pentagon needs to "take a hard look" at why the push to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels "has been such a failure." The Pentagon announced Friday that it would end the $500 million program.
So far, not many Syrian refugees fleeing civil war have settled in the United States
So far, not many Syrian refugees fleeing civil war have settled in the United States. Margaret Brennan has the story of one family’s journey here and how they’ve been getting on.
Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing Syria's 4-year-old civil war have sought a better life in Europe. Charlie D’Agata reports from Berlin how many have found their new start on life to be full of challenges.
Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing Syria's 4-year-old civil war have sought a better life in Europe
Russia is launching its cruise missiles as part of a coordinated attack in the air and on the ground with the Syrian regime
Russia is launching its cruise missiles as part of a coordinated attack in the air and on the ground with the Syrian regime. After four years of deadly civil war, Russia's air campaign may be tipping the balance in favor of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Holly Williams reports.
U.S. intelligence didn't see ISIS coming
White House officials have admitted terror intelligence didn't predict the rise of the terror group ISIS
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Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
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Live Updates: Trump shooting investigations focus on motive, security failures
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.
Shelter provider accused of sexual abuse of migrant children in U.S. custody
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Did the Trump gunman make a donation to Democrats? Here's what records show.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Oregon fugitive who escaped in 1994 found in Georgia with stolen identity
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sheriff's deputy charged in fatal shooting of woman who called 911
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
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Border crossings drop close to level that would lift asylum ban
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Biden administration forgives another $1.2 billion in student loans
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Bob Newhart, star of "The Bob Newhart Show," dies at age 94
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
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Watch Live: RNC Day 4 underway with Trump set to close out convention
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
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Live Updates: Trump shooting investigations focus on motive, security failures
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.
Shelter provider accused of sexual abuse of migrant children in U.S. custody
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Lou Dobbs, conservative political commentator, dies at 78
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Map shows above-normal temperatures forecast to continue in fall
The latest forecast indicates temperatures will likely be warmer than usual for much of the U.S. in August, September and October.
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Bissell recalls more than 3.5 million steam cleaners due to burn risk
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 backs off DEI policies, following Tractor Supply
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Plant-based drinks recalled in Canada amid listeria deaths, illnesses
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.
Here's who bought the "Apex" Stegosaurus for a record $45 million
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
Biden administration forgives another $1.2 billion in student loans
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
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Watch Live: RNC Day 4 underway with Trump set to close out convention
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
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Live Updates: Trump shooting investigations focus on motive, security failures
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.
Shelter provider accused of sexual abuse of migrant children in U.S. custody
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Lou Dobbs, conservative political commentator, dies at 78
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Biden's SAVE student debt repayment plan is blocked by appeals court
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
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Recalled gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Plant-based drinks recalled in Canada amid listeria deaths, illnesses
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.
Biden tests positive for COVID. Here's what we know about his condition.
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.
Emergency responders turning to drones to try to get people help faster
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
Tennessee to drop sex workers with HIV from sex offender list
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.
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New setback for Israel-Hamas truce talks as report alleges war crimes
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.
Endangered tiger cubs make their public debut at zoo in Germany
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Plant-based drinks recalled in Canada amid listeria deaths, illnesses
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.
Ex-U.S. paratrooper and rock musician gets 13 years in Russian prison
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada to quadruple sub fleet as NATO, Russia and China eye the Arctic
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
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Bob Newhart, star of "The Bob Newhart Show," dies at age 94
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Designer Hayley Paige reintroduces herself after regaining her name
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.
Sheryl Lee Ralph on latest Emmy nominations
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."
David Wroblewski reads "Familiaris" excerpt
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."
Author discusses "Familiaris"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club selection. Watch as author David Wroblewski answers reader's guide questions about his novel.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
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.
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
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.
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.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
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.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
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.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
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.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
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.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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Oregon fugitive who escaped in 1994 found in Georgia with stolen identity
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sheriff's deputy charged in fatal shooting of woman who called 911
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Arrests made after woman's body found in toolbox in Vermont river
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Alabama set to execute convicted murderer, then skip autopsy
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution in Alabama, which has agreed to forgo the usual post-execution autopsy.
Boy among 6 shot dead in Mexico as mass killings of families persist
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
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.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
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.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
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.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
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.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
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.
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Netanyahu faces pressure for hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress next week as he faces growing pressure from his government to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with the latest on where talks stand.
Message foreshadowing Trump shooting was fake
Federal law enforcement officials say an account on the gaming platform Steam that posted what looked like a message foreshadowing Saturday's shooting at a Trump rally is fake. Anna Schecter, CBS News' senior coordinating producer for crime and public safety, joins to discuss the latest in the investigation.
What Trump-Vance foreign policy may look like
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio gave a quick preview Wednesday night of the approach a potential Trump-Vance administration could take on foreign policy. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.
Biden isolated amid illness, candidacy doubts
President Biden is self-isolating at his home in Delaware after testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. The diagnosis has forced him off the campaign trail at a time of growing concern within the Democratic Party over the future of his candidacy. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.