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The latest victim of ISIS was one of Syria's top antiquities experts. He devoted his life to exploring and preserving the ancient ruins of Palmyra. CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward reports.
Pentagon sources tell CBS News that reports are "credible" that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) likely used mustard gas against Kurdish fighters in Iraq. CBS News Correspondent Clarissa Ward and Tony Shaffer from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies spoke with CBSN.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss how the threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has changed over the last year.
In a wide ranging interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley, Secretary of State John Kerry defended the Iran nuclear deal and explained why the U.S. hasn't allowed the Syrian rebels its training to fight the Syrian regime.
Secretary of State John Kerry tells "The CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley why the U.S. isn't fighting the war against ISIS more decisively.
A Mississippi couple has been arrested after allegedly planning to join ISIS in Syria under the guise of going on their honeymoon. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss.
A Turkish couple celebrated their wedding day with over 4,000 refugees from neighboring Syria. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the charitable nuptials.
The Pentagon's first attempt to insert fighters into Syria met with what one official called "abject failure." Nearly half the force was either killed, captured or missing and they never even came in contact with ISIS. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports; What should be a 90-minute flight from Chicago's O'Hare Airport to Knoxville, Tennessee often takes much longer. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave looked into what's behind the delays.
The Pentagon's first attempt to insert fighters into Syria met with what one official called "abject failure." Nearly half the force was either killed, captured or missing and they never even came in contact with ISIS. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports.
Turkey and the U.S. are working together to use airstrikes against ISIS to establish a "safe zone" just north of the Syrian city of Aleppo. Holly Williams is on the ground in Turkey with the developments.
Turkey launched air strikes against ISIS targets in Syria while arresting nearly 300 suspected militants in dawn raids. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports on the heightened tensions.
Turkey agreed to allow the U.S. military to fly missions out of a key air base at Incirlik, near the border with Syria. Turkey had been resistant to the idea, but the decision follows recent violence in Turkey blamed on ISIS-linked militants. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
FBI Director James Comey says that ISIS is now a bigger threat than al Qaeda. As CBS News correspondent Chip Reid reports, Comey cited ISIS' social media savvy and their ability to spread propaganda; Over the years, polluted water has caused the mayfly population to disappear in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Now, as CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports, researchers think it's finally time to bring them back.
Though Turkey has been reluctant to join the coalition fighting ISIS, it gave the U.S. permission Thursday to use a key air base to launch airstrikes in Syria. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
A key al Qaeda operative was killed in a drone strike in Syria, according to the Pentagon. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan has more on the strike.
While civil war and poverty rage miles away, some Syrians are reclining at the beach, seemingly unfazed by the violence. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Aleppo.
The civil war in Syria has created a humanitarian crisis that has now grown to include 11 million refugees. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus where water is being used as a weapon of war against the country's displaced people.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill that will bring down the Confederate flag from state capitol grounds; and after being launched in 2006 -- and traveling more than 3 billion miles -- the New Horizons spacecraft is nearing Pluto with the goal of capturing close-up images of the dwarf planet.
CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Syria, near the Jordanian border, where Syrian militiamen are helping to hold the line.
As Syria's civil war rages on, many young men from Qardaha have left to fight. But despite the growing number of casualties, the area remains deeply loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The stepped-up U.S. airstrikes in Syria are meant to stop ISIS from taking new territory. The extremist group and other rebel fighters are battling for a bigger share of the country from Syrian government forces. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Latakia, one of the last areas under full government control.
Latakia is one of the last cities in Syria under full government control. As CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports, there are concerns the city's stability could be at risk as fighting nears.
U.S.-led airstrikes are hitting the heart of ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. The Pentagon says warplanes unleashed one of their largest-ever bombardments on the eastern city of Raqqa, targeting bridges and transit routes in the terror group's self-declared capital. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Latakia, Syria.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, reflects on the president’s strategy of containment overseas. The Senate Foreign Relations chair says this new round of attacks does not necessarily promise new developments in the effort to shut down ISIS.
US and Coalition forces launched intense airstrikes this weekend on ISIS headquarters in Raqqa, Syria. The attack was the heaviest of its kind since last September, with ISIS fighters live-tweeting the bombardment. CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the damage from Tartus, Syria.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
YouTube will pay almost $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump for suspending his account — most of which will support a planned White House ballroom.
The treasury secretary's current chief of staff, Dan Katz, is heading to the International Monetary Fund.
Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.
The White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported.
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.
The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.