The CBS News foreign correspondent talks about her experience interviewing two Western jihadis fighting in Syria
The CBS News foreign correspondent talks about her experience interviewing two Western jihadis fighting in Syria.
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Riot police in Turkey opened fire on Kurdish protestors overnight, killing nine
Riot police in Turkey opened fire on Kurdish protestors overnight, killing nine. The demonstrators were upset that ISIS is close to capturing the key border town of Kobani. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Clarissa Ward traveled undercover into Syria and had an exclusive interview with two Westerners fighting to overthrow the Syrian president
Clarissa Ward traveled undercover into Syria and had an exclusive interview with two Westerners fighting to overthrow the Syrian president -- Yilmaz, a former Dutch soldier, and Somali-American Ibn Zubayr. They are not part of ISIS, but refuse to not condemn its tactics.
CBS News' Clarissa Ward meets a 26-year-old Dutch fighter called Yilmaz who abandoned a comfortable life to fight jihad in Syria
CBS News' Clarissa Ward meets a 26-year-old Dutch fighter called Yilmaz who abandoned a comfortable life to fight jihad in Syria. Yilmaz left home without telling his family and traveled to Syria to fight with the rebels and work as a military trainer.
The FBI is asking the public for help in identifying Americans going to join or fighting with terrorist groups
The FBI is asking the public for help in identifying Americans going to join or fighting with terrorist groups. David Martin reports.
The man, who goes by his last name Yilmaz, said he "would fight anybody" – even his father
CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward traveled to Syria, where she interviewed a 26-year-old former soldier from Holland who joined the jihad two years ago. The man, who goes by his last name Yilmaz, said he "would fight anybody" – even his father.
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, is giving $2 million to refugess displaced by the terrorist group ISIS
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, is giving $2 million to refugess displaced by the terrorist group ISIS. Gayle King reports.
Turkish police are firing tear gas across the border into Kobani, Syria
Turkish police are firing tear gas across the border into Kobani, Syria. Some BBC journalists got in the way Sunday. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The strategically important town of Kobani, Syria, has been under seige by ISIS for weeks
The strategically important town of Kobani, Syria, has been under seige by ISIS for weeks, and the terrorist group is advancing in its push to take control of the town from Kurdish fighters. With ISIS on its doorstep, there's growing pressure on Turkey to join the fight. Mark Phillips reports from London.
White House press secretary defends Obama's leadership after being asked about criticism from the former defense secretary
White House press secretary Josh Earnest defends President Obama's leadership after being asked about criticism from former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the efforts to contain Ebola and the tension in the Middle East
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the efforts to contain Ebola and the tension in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he fully supports President Obama's efforts to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he fully supports President Obama's efforts to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, discusses the fight against extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, discusses the fight against extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
It was the first sit-down between the president and Israeli prime minister since civilian casualties during the Summer war in Gaza strained the U.S.-Israel relationship
It was the first sit-down between the president and Israeli prime minister since civilian casualties during the Summer war in Gaza strained the U.S.-Israel relationship.
The effort to decimate ISIS forces centers around U.S. airstrikes -- and a loose partnership with moderate rebel forces on the ground
The effort to decimate ISIS forces centers around U.S. airstrikes -- and a loose partnership with moderate rebel forces on the ground. Clarissa Ward reports.
Turkish soldiers and tanks are stationed at the border a few miles away
ISIS forces are on the move in Syria targeting the border town of Kobani with artillery fire. Turkish soldiers and tanks are stationed at the border a few miles away. Norah O'Donnell reports.
In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Obama admitted that U.S. officials not only underestimated the strength of ISIS, they overestimated the Iraqi army's willingness to fight the militants
In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Obama admitted that U.S. officials not only underestimated the strength of ISIS, they overestimated the Iraqi army's willingness to fight the militants. Obama also pointed the finger at former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for caring more about advancing his Shiite agenda then promoting unity in the country. Steve Kroft reports.
In an interview with "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft, President Obama defended his 2012 decision to not arm the moderate Syrian rebels
In an interview with "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft, President Obama defended his 2012 decision to not arm the moderate Syrian rebels in the fight against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
On a recent trip into Syria, Holly Williams met a ragtag army that's fighting off ISIS in the border village of Mahmoodin
On a recent trip into Syria, Holly Williams met a ragtag army that's fighting off ISIS in the border village of Mahmoodin.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home.
Peter Baker, Michael Gerson, Kimberley Strassel, Ruth Marcus, and Michael Crowley discuss the president's response to extremists in Iraq and Syria
Peter Baker, Michael Gerson, Kimberley Strassel, Ruth Marcus, and Michael Crowley discuss the president's response to extremists in Iraq and Syria.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, says President Obama should seek congressional authorization for U.S. military involvement in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, says President Obama should seek congressional authorization for U.S. military involvement in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken says the participation of Arab allies in the bombing campaign against ISIS is "very significant"
Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken says the participation of Arab allies in the bombing campaign against ISIS is "very significant."
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Erbil on how American allies and foes are reacting to U.S. air strikes against jihadists in Iraq and Syria
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Erbil on how American allies and foes are reacting to U.S. air strikes against jihadists in Iraq and Syria.
Michele Flournoy, Michael Morell, and Gen. Carter Ham discuss U.S. involvement in the fight against extremists in Iraq and Syria
Former Undersecretary of Defense Michele Flournoy, former Deputy CIA Director Michael Morell, and Retired Army Gen. Carter Ham discuss U.S. involvement in the fight against extremists in Iraq and Syria.
Government shutdown nears as White House meeting yields little progress
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
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ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
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 to pay $22 million for White House ballroom to settle lawsuit from Trump
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.
Bondi directs FBI, DEA, others 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.
Here's how Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan would work
President Trump floated a framework to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted — though it's unclear how Hamas will respond.
Judge suspends Trump's plan to cut jobs at Voice of America's parent agency
A U.S. district judge in D.C. ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees.
How would a government shutdown impact the U.S. military?
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.
Prosecutors want Sean "Diddy" Combs to get more than 11 years in prison
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?
The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.