U.S. lauds Kurdish leader's call for Turkey's PKK separatists to disarm
The PKK's decades-long Kurdish insurgency in Turkey has killed tens of thousands of people. Now its long-time leader says it's time to end the fight.
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U.S.-allied Kurds in Syria say 12 people killed in Turkish strikes
The Kurdish separatist group PKK has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Turkish state-owned defense manufacturer near Ankara.
Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq after Ankara bombing
Turkey's defense ministry says it carried out raids on 20 Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq after a suicide attack on a government building in the Turkish capital.
U.S. man convicted of torturing employee, exporting weapons parts to Iraq
The 54-year-old man, identified as Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, faces life in prison and will be sentenced in August.
Turkey attacks Syrian base used by U.S.-allied Kurds
Iran has also stepped-up attacks on Kurdish groups in the region, drawing a warning from the U.S. over actions that "threaten our shared goals."
American, mom and baby among victims of Iranian missile attack on Iraq
The U.S., U.K. and United Nations have condemned the attack targeting Kurdish opposition groups as an unprovoked assault on Iraqi sovereignty.
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The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq on Tuesday urged Erbil and Baghdad to come together for negotiations in the wake of the vote by Kurds in late September for independence. Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Kurdistan's regional government representative to the U.S., joins CBSN to discuss what needs to be done to reach a compromise.
Tension grows in Iraqi Kurdistan, partner in U.S. battle against ISIS
There's fallout after the region voted overwhelming for independence, with Turkish and Iraqi troops holding military drills along Kurdistan's northern border
Truck bomb kills at least 11 Turkish police
Attack on police checkpoint near border shared by Turkey, Syria and Iraq blamed on Kurdish militants
ISIS tightens grip on scores of female sex slaves
Woman who escaped ISIS implores world leaders to take action: "Where is the world in all this? Where is humanity?"
American man reveals why he joined ISIS
26-year-old from Virginia had a change of heart after joining ISIS in Iraq: "I don't see them as good Muslims"
As toll mounts from Ankara blasts, Turkey seeks revenge
State-run news agency says 11 fighter jets pounded Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq
Iraqi Kurds rescue Swedish teen from ISIS territory
Officials say 16-year-old girl was "misled" by member of terrorist group and came to warzone of her own volition
"Sinjar is liberated," U.S.-allied Kurds declare
Peshmerga troops pushed into strategic city in northern Iraq quickly with cover from airstrikes, and the Kurdish leader says he's delivered on his promise
Kurdish fighters break key ISIS supply route in fight for Sinjar
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata is with Kurdish troops fighting to take back key northern Iraqi town from ISIS
Two suicide bombers killed at least 97 marchers at a peace rally in Turkey
Two suicide bombers killed at least 97 marchers at a peace rally in Turkey. Although authorities say a number of people are under arrest, it's still unclear who exactly was behind the attack. Holly Williams reports from Turkey.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from the October 12, 2015 edition
Around 250 people have been stranded on a 5,000-acre island in South Carolina since last Monday; despite his resolute public attitude toward the war, documents detailed in the new book "The Last of the President's Men" reveal that President Richard Nixon had his doubts about America's efforts in the Vietnam war
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the September 10, 2014 edition
In an address to the nation, President Obama called for a multi-front campaign to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIS; and, the U.S. airstrikes in Iraq that began a month ago saved thousands of refugees trapped by ISIS on Mount Sinjar -- and stopped the ISIS advance on the Kurdish capital of Erbil.
Masrour Barzani, head of Kurdish intelligence in Iraq, called on the United States to provide Kurdish peshmerga fighters with heavy armaments in their fight against ISIS
Masrour Barzani, head of Kurdish intelligence in Iraq, called on the United States to provide Kurdish peshmerga fighters with heavy armaments in their fight against ISIS. Scott Pelley reports.
The American military conducted its first airstrike against ISIS militants in northern Iraq Friday, targeting an artillery piece that had been shelling Kurdish forces defending the city of Erbil
The American military conducted its first airstrike against ISIS militants in northern Iraq Friday, targeting an artillery piece that had been shelling Kurdish forces defending the city of Erbil. The strikes came after President Obama's announcement Thursday that he had authorized the military to take action to protect American interests in Iraq. David Martin reports from Washington, with Norah O'Donnell and Maurice DuBois anchoring.
The Other Iraq
Bob Simon reports from Kurdistan, a peaceful region in the northeast corner of Iraq, which has its own regional government, security forces, and flag.
The Other Iraq
Bob Simon reports from Kurdistan, a peaceful swath of Iraq where Americans are liked, violence rare and the Kurdish people yearn to be their own separate country.
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum in effect and EU announces retaliation
The president's tariff policies and threats have shaken up the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and even a global trade war.
"Person of interest" named in case of missing student in Dominican Republic
24-year-old Joshua Riibe has been named a "person of interest" in the missing person case of Sudiksha Konanki who disappeared in Punta Cana.
Irish, undocumented, and unsure of their future in Trump's America
They run businesses. They tend bars. They pay taxes. But still they live in fear. There are thousands of undocumented Irish immigrants in America today, and some of them shared their stories.
Judge to hear arguments over former Columbia student who Trump wants deported
President Trump said Monday that Mahmoud Khalil's arrest was just the first "of many to come."
Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins
Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.
CIA head, Russian spy chief speak by phone, first such contact in 27 months
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies spoke by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, Russian news reports say.
Ship captain arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over collision with tanker
Humberside Police said the 59-year-old captain of container ship Solong was detained "on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision."
House passes funding bill, sending it to Senate before shutdown deadline
The House narrowly approved a stopgap measure Tuesday to keep the government funded through September.
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
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Woman on Texas death row for 27 years has conviction tossed
A federal appeals court tossed Brittany Holberg's death sentence after it found that prosecutors failed to reveal that their primary trial witness was a paid informant.
Judge to hear arguments over former Columbia student who Trump wants deported
President Trump said Monday that Mahmoud Khalil's arrest was just the first "of many to come."
Irish, undocumented, and unsure of their future in Trump's America
They run businesses. They tend bars. They pay taxes. But still they live in fear. There are thousands of undocumented Irish immigrants in America today, and some of them shared their stories.
CIA head, Russian spy chief speak by phone, first such contact in 27 months
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies spoke by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, Russian news reports say.
"Person of interest" named in case of missing student in Dominican Republic
24-year-old Joshua Riibe has been named a "person of interest" in the missing person case of Sudiksha Konanki who disappeared in Punta Cana last week.
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Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation
Trump's tariff policies and threats have shaken up the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and even a global trade war.
Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.
Thinking of rolling over your old 401(k) into an IRA? Here's how.
If deciding what to do with an old 401(k) plan has been on your to-do list, here are the key steps you should take to get it done.
Key inflation data about to be released. Here's what to expect.
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.
USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
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Judge to hear arguments over former Columbia student who Trump wants deported
President Trump said Monday that Mahmoud Khalil's arrest was just the first "of many to come."
Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins
Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.
Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.
Education Department cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism
Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.
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Breaking down food additive safety
As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with top food executives to discuss stricter regulations under his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. A recent poll shows 58% of Americans want the Trump administration to prioritize limiting chemicals in the food supply. KFF Health News senior correspondent David Hilzenrath joins us to break down the risks and regulations.
Riddle Hospital president encourages more women to join her field
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Americans are spending more and more time at home
COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.
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Irish, undocumented, and unsure of their future in Trump's America
They run businesses. They tend bars. They pay taxes. But still they live in fear. There are thousands of undocumented Irish immigrants in America today, and some of them shared their stories.
Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins
Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.
CIA head, Russian spy chief speak by phone, first such contact in 27 months
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies spoke by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, Russian news reports say.
Ship captain arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over collision with tanker
U.K. police say the Solong cargo ship's captain, identified by the vessel's owner as a Russian national, was detained on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
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Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection
"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.
Washington Post columnist quits after critical op-ed on Bezos is killed
Ruth Marcus, a longtime op-ed writer for the Washington Post, quit on Monday after, she said, her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos was killed by publisher.
Tabitha Brown on new children's book
Social media sensation Tabitha Brown, known for her viral vegan cooking videos, is expanding her reach once again. She is now releasing a new children's book, "Hello There, Sunshine," inspired by her own childhood.
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick
In an exclusive reveal on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" by Amy Griffin as her latest book club selection. The memoir details Griffin's experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy, which led to the shocking discovery of hidden childhood trauma. Oprah and Griffin join us to discuss the book.
"CBS Mornings" reading group discussion guide for "The Tell"
Dive deeper into "The Tell," Oprah's latest book club selection, with the "CBS Mornings" reading group discussion guide.
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What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI?
Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies opting to cut back human tasks in favor of the new technology. Mark Muro, senior fellow and policy director at the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to creating "small modular reactors."
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.
Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever roll down the road. Carter Evans reports that some are charged up about a revival.
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in a day
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. Danya Bacchus reports.
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Scientists create "woolly mouse"
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech company has unveiled a genetically engineered woolly mouse that they hope is a step toward eventually bringing back the wooly mammoth. The results haven't yet been published or vetted by independent scientists.
How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an analysis, but it's not the only space rock astronomers are monitoring. Kris Van Cleave shows how "asteroid detectives" and "planetary defenders" are trying to protect Earth from a potential disaster.
Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander is "alive," but it's not yet known what mission objectives can still be met.
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Federal judge halts Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution
A federal judge halted Louisiana from immediately moving forward with the state's nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman Jr.
2 more Louisiana fraternity members arrested in alleged hazing death
Baton Rouge police on Tuesday announced the arrests of 25-year-old Kyle Thurman and 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. They were both charged with criminal hazing.
Man arrested for alleged flight assault
A Texas man has been arrested by the FBI for an alleged assault against multiple people on an American Airlines flight exactly five weeks after another American Airlines flight crashed while traveling the same route. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Man accused of killing Hadiya Pendleton to stay in jail as he awaits new trial
Micheail Ward's conviction was thrown out, after an appeals court ruled detectives violated his constitutional rights during his interrogation.
Fitbit murder case conviction upheld despite improprieties by prosecutor
Police said Richard Dabate gave them information that conflicted with data on his wife's Fitbit, which showed she was moving around an hour after the time Dabate said she was shot.
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SpaceX rocket carrying NASA's newest space telescope launches from California
The $488 million Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments.
What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
SpaceX test flight fails after launch
A SpaceX rocket broke apart during its eighth test flight that took off from Texas on Thursday. It's the second time something like this has happened this year. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on concerns over putting humans back on the moon.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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FBI joins search for missing college student
The FBI is joining the search for a 20-year-old American college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki was last seen on March 6 in a popular tourist area. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the search efforts.
"Animal spirits" and the stock market
When the market crashed earlier this week, a White House adviser said, "We're seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we're actually seeing unfold from businesses." But what does the "animal spirits" remark mean, and how is it evolving? John Dickerson explains.
What's next for Ukraine and Russia
The pressure to end Russia's war on Ukraine now shifts to Moscow, after the U.S. and a Ukrainian delegation agreed to a proposed ceasefire deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the framework of the 30-day pause after a more than 8-hour meeting in Saudi Arabia. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.
FBI joins search for student in Dominican Republic
An American college student has been missing in the Dominican Republic for nearly a week. She was last seen heading to the beach in the spring break destination town of Punta Cana. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
ICU doctor reunites with COVID patient
In March of 2020, Sal Mazzara spent weeks on a ventilator and suffered a cardiac arrest after contracting COVID-19. It was the earliest days of the pandemic and New York City Dr. Sanam Ahmed remembers the sudden deluge of patients. Bradley Blackburn has the story on reminding others what it took to survive and support each other.