Was Putin's playbook for Ukraine written in Syria?
Syrian eyewitnesses detail the torture endured as Russia stepped in to help Bashar Al-Assad remain in power.
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Eyewitness recounts atrocities in Syria
An eyewitness to war crimes in Syria, known as "The Gravedigger," tells "CBS Mornings" he's scared for the people of Ukraine because he saw firsthand what Putin and the Russian forces are capable of.
Syrian eyewitness details crimes against humanity
"I know what Russia has done in Ukraine — what it can do — because I know what it's done in Syria," he said.
U.S. forces conduct raid in Syria
The U.S. carried out what the Pentagon called a “successful” counterterrorism raid in northwestern Syria. At least 13 people were reportedly killed, including women and children. National security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, and CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan weigh in on Secretary Kerry’s next move
Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, and CBS News Correspondent Margaret Brennan weigh in on Secretary Kerry’s next move.
Controversy over NSA surveillance, a dysfunctional Congress, and the rocky Obamacare debut made for a tumultuous year
CBS News’ Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes, David Martin, and Margaret Brennan offer their expert take on the big stories of 2013, from NSA surveillance to congressional dysfunction and the rocky Obamacare rollout.
America's allies in Syria accuse Turkey of giving ISIS a "safe zone"
The rebel Syrian Democratic Forces have been America's go-to ally in the fight against ISIS, but another ISIS leader's death near Turkey has them asking difficult questions.
U.S. added jobs in January despite Omicron
The U.S. economy added 467,000 jobs during January, exceeding many analysts' expectations. But the unemployment rate jumped to 4%, up from 3.9% during the previous month. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with reaction and other headlines from the White House.
ISIS leader blows himself up during U.S. special ops raid in Syria
Biden praised the troops who carried out the raid "to protect the American people and our Allies," and said the ISIS leader killed his own family members with his bomb.
ISIS leader dead after U.S. raid in Syria
President Biden announced that the global leader of the ISIS terrorist group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, is dead after reportedly detonating a bomb during a U.S. counterterrorism operation in northwest Syria. CBS News' Debra Alfarone has more and then CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett from the Pentagon to discuss how the operation was conducted.
U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria
U.S. military missions around the world are in the spotlight, with thousands of troops deploying to Eastern Europe, and reports emerging of casualties in Syria following a counterterrorism raid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Woman charged with leading all-female ISIS battalion
A Kansas woman is accused of leading an all-female battalion of ISIS fighters in Syria and planning an attack in the U.S. Jeff Pegues has more on her first court appearance.
Truckers protest Canada vaccine mandate
Truck drivers in Canada are protesting vaccine mandates on their industry with a massive convoy that may break a world record. And the U.S. Navy is trying to locate a downed fighter jet in the South China Sea. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with those stories and other international news.
Boris Johnson vows to fight amid inquiry
The U.K.'s Boris Johnson has vowed to fight on as prime minister amid new calls to step down over lockdown parties in Downing Street. And Prince Andrew's lawyers have again asked a U.S. court to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse. CBS News foreign correspondent Haley Ott joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with those stories and other international news.
ISIS raid on Syrian prison put down with U.S. help after six days
It's unclear how many died or how many prisoners escaped as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters fought to retake control of the facility, but it was a clear sign of ISIS' lingering potency.
Heavy fighting continues for 3rd day to stop ISIS prison break attempt in Syria
The prison attack marks ISIS' biggest operation in Syria since its defeat in 2019.
Senior ex-Syrian cop convicted of overseeing deadly abuse of prisoners
Landmark ruling in Germany makes former secret police officer Anwar Raslan the highest-ranking official from the Assad regime convicted of the charge to date.
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Trump awards huge G-7 contract to himself, then reverses decision; GM workers on strike set to vote on new labor deal.
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ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead; Air Force X-37B space plane successfully returns to earth after 780-day mission.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 20, 2014
A group of former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Richard Dent and quarterback Jim McMahon, filed suit against the league claiming they were supplied with narcotics and other painkillers; and, the wide open spaces of central Nebraska have become an unlikely battlefield in the fight over the Keystone XL pipeline.
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In just 140 characters, President-Elect Donald Trump signaled a major shift in U.S. foreign policy on Thursday.; Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of WBZ TV in Boston has the holiday forecast.
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Investigators believe the hack of the Democratic National Convention began in July 2015, more than a year before the election; Alan Thicke, known for starring as Dr. Jason Seaver in the family sitcom "Growing Pains," died Tuesday at 69
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Investigators in Tennessee said the fire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains last week was arson; Hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered one of the most memorable lines in history, including this iconic line: "A date which shall live in infamy."
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The jury that will decide the fate of Dylann Roof heard his confession to the killings of nine members of an African American church in Charleston; Rishi Sharma, 19, is no soldier. But the son of Indian immigrants is working tirelessly to preserve the legacies of World War II veterans so they can be honored for years to come.
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People were killed and many were injured after a blast ripped through a fireworks market just north of Mexico City and sent huge plumes of smoke into the air; Federal officials are investigating an air traffic control error last Friday that sent a plane in the wrong direction and could have led to disaster in the skies
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Airstrikes, shooting kill at least 38 in Gaza amid calls for ceasefire
Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 38 people across Gaza overnight, according to health officials.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.