John Kirby on latest U.S airstrike in Syria
John Kirby, the National Security Council's coordinator for strategic communications, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest U.S airstrike in Syria on a target linked to Iran and the Israel-Hamas war.
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New U.S. airstrike on Syria weapons facility
For the second time in two weeks, the United States carried out airstrikes against what the Pentagon says is an Iran-linked weapons warehouse in Syria. Nancy Cordes has our report with more on this ongoing escalation that the Pentagon says has become more dangerous.
U.S. airstrike hits Iran-linked site in Syria
The U.S. military launched an airstrike Wednesday on a weapons storage facility used by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
U.S. launches strike on weapons facility in Syria
The Pentagon said Wednesday that it has launched airstrikes on a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria linked to Iranian-backed militia groups. The strike was in response to a series of recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said. Weijia Jiang reports.
Houthis take responsibility for Israel attack
Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel after the Israel Defense Forces earlier this week said it intercepted a strike from Yemen. There are concerns the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, could draw the wider region into the battle between Israel and Hamas. Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, joined CBS News to discuss the group.
How Israel-Hamas war could affect oil prices
The World Bank is warning oil prices could jump as much as 75% if the war between Israel and Hamas spills out into a broader conflict across the Middle East. Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing financial concerns stemming from the war.
Ex-CENTCOM commander on U.S. in Middle East
Gen. Joseph Votel, former Commander of U.S. Central Command, tells "Face the Nation" that any attacks on American installations in the Middle East could "significantly change the calculus for us." "It's very clear … that Iran is behind" the militia attacks in Syria and Iraq, Votel said.
Response to Israel expanding raids into Gaza
The White House says it supports a humanitarian pause to allow critical aid into Gaza. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest after speaking with National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
Expanded Israeli raids mark escalation in war
Israel expanded ground operations in Gaza on Friday, nearly three weeks after Hamas launched an attack on the country. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, David Martin and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Next as Israel's rolling start reports emerge
As officials confirm to CBS News that Israel is conducting a rolling start to the ground invasion in Gaza, eyes are on surrounding countries and global reaction. Paul Salem, the president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with his insight on what may come next in the Israel-Hamas war.
How the military responded to Syria attacks
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups that recently reportedly attacked U.S. forces. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on the U.S. strategy to deter Syria's recent aggressions in the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
New details on U.S. airstrikes in Syria
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups in retaliation for recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Israel faces pressure to bring home hostages
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid into Gaza for the second consecutive night, the country's military said Friday. The raid comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from the families of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups in retaliation for recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. U.S. officials on Thursday night told reporters the strikes were carried out newar Abu Kamal in Syria by a pair of F-16s against a weapons storage area and an ammunition storage area. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports.
U.S. strikes Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria
U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least 16 times in the past ten days via drones and rockets.
Is Israel on the cusp of invading Gaza?
Israel is getting closer to carrying out its ground invasion of Gaza. CBS News' Catherine Herridge spoke with retired Gen. Joseph Votel — the former commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East.
What is Syria's role in Middle East conflict
Syrian state media says Israeli airstrikes have killed at least eight Syrian soldiers. Israel says the attacks were retaliation for earlier rockets apparently fired from Syria. Andrew J. Tabler, a Martin J. Gross senior fellow with the Washington Institute, joins CBS News with insight on Syria's role in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel says it struck Syrian military sites
The Israeli military said it struck military infrastructure in Syria in response to Syrian rocket attacks. And Israel has called for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres' resignation after he said Hamas' terror attack "did not happen in a vacuum." CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Clashes in West Bank amid Israel-Hamas war
Palestinian officials say an Israeli drone strike on the West Bank killed three people and injured more than 20 others. That came after Israeli forces conducting a raid in the territory came under fire near the Jenin refugee camp. Meanwhile, another convoy of aid trucks entered Gaza Tuesday night from Egypt, but not included in the aid was much-needed fuel. The U.N. says it may be forced to halt operations in the enclave due to a lack of fuel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
U.S. sending U.S. carrier strike group, air defense systems to Persian Gulf
The moves come as U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have seen an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Shia militia groups in recent days.
Biden's objectives as he heads to Israel
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support for the nation amid its war with Hamas. From Israel, Mr. Biden will go to Jordan to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, the White House said. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
What to expect from an Israeli invasion
Retired Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joined CBS News to discuss what kind of warfare will be seen in Gaza if Israel moves forward with its expected ground invasion and what could happen if the war expands across the Middle East.
Biden cancels plans amid Israel-Hamas war
President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Colorado Monday and will stay in Washington, D.C., amid the Israeli-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continued to criss-cross the Middle East working to ensure safe passage for Americans to leave Gaza, secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and keep the war from spreading. The White House also appointed a special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues to focus on getting humanitarian aid to Palestinians. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Young troops on front lines in Israel
With Israel readying for a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams met with troops who are anxious to join the fight and still in their teens. And CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the scene in Kfar Aza kibbutz, one of the sites of Hamas' terrorist attacks last week.
Israel ground offensive expected any moment
Tens of thousands of Israeli troops and weapons are at the border of Gaza waiting for word to begin a ground invasion in response to Hamas' deadly terror attacks a little over a week ago. CBS News' Ian Lee has the latest on what we know about the war and Astrid Martinez reports on the evacuation of Americans from Israel.
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel's Trump report
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Appeals court refuses to pause Trump's sentencing in "hush money" case
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Jimmy Carter's body set to be transferred today to Washington, D.C.
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Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
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Appeals court refuses to pause Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
House passes immigration measure named for Laken Riley in first bill
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
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Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
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CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers
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Senate report slams private equity's "detrimental effects" on hospitals
Two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee.
McDonald's McValue menu is here. Here is what's newly offered..
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Appeals court refuses to pause Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case
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U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
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Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers
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Senate report slams private equity's "detrimental effects" on hospitals
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Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
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What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
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First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
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Tennis star accidentally hits woman in stands with thrown racquet
Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.
U.S. accuses one side in Sudan's vicious civil war of genocide
The U.S. government has determined that Sudan's RSF paramilitary force and its allies have committed genocide in the country's raging civil war.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
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Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, U.N. reports
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.
Popular actor fired from low-alcohol beer ad after drunken escapade
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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
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Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
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NAACP Image Awards nominees
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since husband Jeff Baena's death
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U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
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Nvidia stocks soar after GeForce RTX 50 series debuts at CES
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Meta to end fact-checking, replacing it with system similar to Musk's X
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What to know about car rental app Turo
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
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Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
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New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
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Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
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Man pleads not guilty to setting woman on fire on NYC subway
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Indiana serial killer's victims could be identified amid new push
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10 gunmen killed in shootout with police amid cartel turf battles
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Biden visits New Orleans after truck attack
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Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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