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Aleppo is divided in two between the government and its armed opposition. One side of Aleppo is starving. Trucks that were supposed to bring food and medicine to rebel-held neighborhoods are still blocked off in spite of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, across town, people are enjoying the small pleasures of normal life. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
A temporary cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia appears to be holding inside Syria. Secretary of State John Kerry told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that this is the Assad regime's "last shot." Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus on the unfamiliar scene in a war-torn country.
The United States and Russia are unlikely wartime allies and their joint plan of attack against jihadists in war-torn Syria will unfold in two phases meant to test if a marriage on the battlefield is even viable. The first phase begins Monday at sundown - the time when the Russian-backed Assad regime and the U.S.-backed rebels agreed to a reduction in violence, specifically airstrikes. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest from our London Bureau.
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Major sticking points remain in negotiations over creation of unlikely U.S.-Russian military partnership targeting "common enemies" in Syria
The United States and Russia had an initial agreement in place to coordinate airstrikes against ISIS and al Qaeda linked terrorists in Syria. But Russia has pulled back with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry saying, "There still remain... a couple tough issues." The deal would be the best chance to end Syria's civil war. Margaret Brennan has more.
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The U.S. and Russia are near completing a groundbreaking deal that involves military and intelligence cooperation in Syria in exchange for Russia agreeing to pressure Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to stop bombing civilians and allow in humanitarian aid in to all starving areas. Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Agreement would involve military, intelligence cooperation in exchange for Russian pressure on Assad to stop bombing civilians and allow greater humanitarian aid
About 1,800 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, pushing the total this week above 10,000. Over four million Syrian refugees are still living precariously in the Middle East. Holly Williams has more.
Donald Trump arrived in Mexico Wednesday afternoon to meet with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto; Florida State University football player Travis Randolph was visiting a Florida middle school with a few of his teammates when he noticed a kid eating lunch by himself
Until now, the U.S. has merely backed Kurdish troops fighting against the Assad regime's forces in Syria's civil war. But as fighting heats up, American forces may be pulled directly into the fray. Holly Williams has more.
More than 8,000 students in Miami-Dade county started the new school year Monday in the "Zika zone"; thanks to the internet, it's hard to find a brick-and-mortar bookstore where business is going well, let alone one in Midtown Manhattan
Michael Morell, former number two at the CIA, spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose about the civil war in Syria. He suggested the United States should support more aggressive action by Syrian rebels.
Syrian forces have surrounded Aleppo. But they haven't been able to lock it down, and rebel forces broke through government front lines over the weekend. Now the city is in danger of becoming a slaughterhouse. Debora Patta reports from inside Syria.
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Assad's siege of Aleppo had 300,000 people trapped, and a coalition of rebel groups joined forces to break government chokehold
Obama will soon head to the UN to urge world leaders to admit more refugees and up funding for relief groups
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
Sources say dozens of State Dept. officials signed cable urging more direct action against dictator Bashar Assad, among other steps
Lt. General Igor Kirillov was killed along with his deputy in the explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators say.
Madison police confirmed officers found the juvenile shooting suspect dead at Abundant Life Christian School.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court on Long Island Tuesday morning, and prosecutors are promising a major development in the case.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
A deadly earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, including one housing the U.S. embassy.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.
The officers became suspicious after noticing the female passenger "was not conscious and was not communicating."
A juvenile opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left three people, including the shooter, dead and others injured.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court on Long Island Tuesday morning, and prosecutors are promising a major development in the case.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks will be handed back to the Yuroks.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Trump's threat to sue the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
The step-mother and father of Sara Sharif have been sentenced to life in prison for horrific abuse that ended up killing the 10-year-old British girl.
The officers became suspicious after noticing the female passenger "was not conscious and was not communicating."
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén created the most bloodthirsty gang of hitmen Mexico has ever known, the Zetas.
The head of Russia's nuclear defense forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed along with his deputy in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators say. Ukraine clams it was behind the blast.
A deadly earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, including one housing the U.S. embassy.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, reflects on his groundbreaking career, the impact of family and his lasting legacy in film.
Tiffany Boone joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share her experience voicing Sarabi in Disney's new prequel film and reveals whether she's met co-stars Beyoncé and Blue Ivy.
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Francis Ford Coppola has created cinematic masterpieces. "CBS Mornings" spoke with him about his legacy and Kennedy Center honor.
According to a Pew Research report, nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "almost constantly." YouTube tops the list with 90% of respondents saying they use that platform the most, followed by TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
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.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
The step-mother and father of Sara Sharif have been sentenced to life in prison for horrific abuse that ended up killing the 10-year-old British girl.
The officers became suspicious after noticing the female passenger "was not conscious and was not communicating."
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén created the most bloodthirsty gang of hitmen Mexico has ever known, the Zetas.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court on Long Island Tuesday morning, and prosecutors are promising a major development in the case.
Svetlana Dali, the woman accused of stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris, was arrested again, according to the FBI.
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, has been killed in an explosion in Moscow with Ukrainian security sources telling CBS News they were behind the assassination. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
Police say one student and one teacher were killed in a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, Monday. The suspected shooter, a 15-year-old female student at the school, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At least six others were taken to the hospital. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.
Several lawmakers are calling for updated policies to help federal agencies investigate and respond to recent drone sightings. The proposals from leaders in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania come as the mysterious flying objects have been repeatedly spotted in at least half a dozen states. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
According to a Pew Research report, nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "almost constantly." YouTube tops the list with 90% of respondents saying they use that platform the most, followed by TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to unpack the findings.