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The U.S. warning about the Jan. 3 ISIS' terrorist strike was delivered over a week before dual suicide bombings took place.
More than 100 people died Wednesday in two explosions near the grave of Qassem Soleimani in Iran. Thousands had gathered to remember the Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike four years ago. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss Iran's role in Middle East security.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby answered questions about the deadly explosions in Iran near the grave of military leader Qassem Soleimani, Israel's ongoing offensive against Hamas and more in a briefing at the White House on Wednesday.
Iranian officials say more than 100 people were killed and nearly 200 wounded in two explosions Wednesday as crowds gathered near the grave site of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike in 2020. No group immediately claimed responsibility for what Iranian state media called a "terroristic" attack. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the impact of the attack as threats of an expanded conflict in the Middle East linger.
Ret. Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, who served as commander of U.S. Central Command from 2019-2022, tells "Face the Nation" that despite that former President Donald Trump said Israel pulled out of the mission to kill top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, "this was a U.S. operation. It involved only U.S. forces."
The pair began having sex when she put a blindfold on the man and he "felt a pain on the side of his neck," police said.
The attack a year ago that took out a senior Iranian commander, and an allied Iraqi paramilitary commander, has infuriated many Iraqis.
"We are flying a plane into the Capitol on Wednesday. Solemani will be avenged," the threat said.
Mahmoud Mousavi Majd condemned for providing info to U.S. "on the whereabouts and movements of martyr General Qasem Soleimani."
New information is raising more questions about the "imminent threat" used to justify the killing of a top Iranian general. Anita Kumar, a White House correspondent and associate editor for Politico, and Natalie Andrews, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the administration's repeated claims that a threat was coming.
Ten days after President Trump launched an attack that killed Iran's top general, the administration is still defending the rationale for his targeted killing. Mr. Trump said it "doesn't really matter" why he did it, because of Qasem Soleimani's past. Major Garrett reports.
There are around 1,500 U.S. coalition troops on the Al Asad base and they had just minutes to take cover.
The president authorized the killing of the leader of Iran's elite Quds Force last summer or fall, sources tell CBS News.
President Trump said Iran was planning to target four U.S. embassies before the airstrike that killed General Qassem Soleimani, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he didn't see evidence about that. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest from Washington.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kahmeni on Sunday called for greater cooperation in the region and blamed the U.S. for being a "corruptive presence." Meanwhile in Washington, Defense Secretary Mike Esper appeared to contradict President Trump's justification for killing Iran's top general, which took both countries to the brink of war. Nikole Killion reports.
The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny over intelligence that led to a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad that killed a top Iranian general. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is preparing to send the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate as early as this week. CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press Zeke Miller joins CBSN for a recap of all the political headlines.
Lawmakers briefed on killing of Iranian General; Navigating the political landscape in Nevada.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are "safer today" than before President Trump ordered a strike that killed a top Iranian military leader. The interview comes one day after Iran targeted two bases in Iraq.
Top congressional leaders briefed on Soleimani; Sanders and Biden lead New Hampshire polls.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells CBS News that "unlike Trump" his country will only respond with action "against legitimate targets."
Members of Iran's parliament passed an urgent bill declaring the U.S. military and the Pentagon as terrorist organizations.
"Every target that's being reviewed, every effort that's being made will always be conducted inside the international laws of war," Pompeo said.
In Washington Tuesday, the Trump administration plans to brief congressional leaders on last week's operation that killed General Qassem Soleimani. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will defend President Trump's decision to target Iran's most influential military leader, in response to an attack that killed a U.S. contractor in Iraq. The president insists Americans are now safer, while Democrats demand proof that the attack was necessary. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
A stampede of mourners left dozens of people dead as General Qassem Soleimani's body was brought to his hometown for burial Tuesday. Top officials are warning the U.S. that retaliation is coming for the killing of Soleimani. Elizabeth Palmer spoke with Iran's foreign minister who called the killing a "cowardly terrorist operation."
President Trump said the strike that killed Soleimani was a long time coming, and that Americans are safer now because of his death. Weijia Jiang reports.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
The extraordinary session of the Turkish Grand National Assembly was called to debate the case of Can Atalay, who was elected from prison.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Raze the Bar."
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda, and its effects are being felt up the East Coast. Meanwhile, a woman was arrested for her role in a scheme to steal Graceland and defraud Elvis Presley’s family. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Giant pandas from China make their return to the U.S. – and we have a first look at the bears at the San Diego Zoo. Two high school sweethearts who haven't seen each other in decades reconnect and fall in love all over again. Plus, a former NFL player quits playing football to start a new career helping people.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Raze the Bar."