Abandoned Kurds turn to Assad and Russia as ISIS detainees escape
America's former allies in the fight against ISIS have been forced to seek help from Syria's Kremlin-backed dictator as Turkey invades
Syria
GOP rep says U.S. leaving Kurds "to the wolves" in Syria
"The Kurds found out on Twitter, for goodness sakes. We have left them to the wolves," Republican Adam Kinzinger told "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Defense Secretary Mark Esper that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
U.S. to evacuate more troops from northern Syria, defense secretary says
"We have American forces likely caught between two opposing advancing armies," Secretary Mark Esper told "Face the Nation"
Trump sends $50 million in emergency funds to Syria
The funds are meant to "protect persecuted ethnic and religious minorities and advance human rights"
Turkish forces capture key border town as troops push further into Syria
It marks their most significant gain since the assault started
Turkish blast lands close to U.S. outpost in Syria
Three artillery shells landed within a couple of hundred yards from soldiers manning an observation post, U.S. officials told CBS News
Pentagon slams Turkey's "impulsive" assault on Syria
Washington is "greatly disappointed" by the Turkish incursion, Esper said
70,000 people forced to flee amid Turkey's Syria assault, U.N. says
Turkish warplanes and artillery blasted targets across the Syrian border on the third day of the offensive
Civilians rush to escape Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria
The Turkish military said they've struck more than 180 "terrorist targets" along a 150-mile path
Civilians caught in the crossfire as Turkey's Syria assault escalates
Turkish officials claim at least six civilians killed, including a baby and three girls; Syria alleges seven civilians and eight Kurdish fighters have been killed
As Turkey attacks Syria, Trump says any ISIS escapees are Europe's problem
U.S. military takes custody of 2 militants, but there are about 10,000 more in jails guarded by America's Kurdish allies, who feel "stabbed in the back"
Rand Paul defends Trump's "direct" call with Ukraine's president
The Kentucky senator also defended the president's decision to withdraw troops from Syria as wise
Trump defends troop drawdown in northern Syria
The president continues to defend his abandonment of Kurdish allies who helped defeat ISIS
U.S. accused of abandoning Kurds to face Turkish onslaught
A CBS News analyst said the offensive will result in serious national security repercussions
Senators Graham and Van Hollen introduce plan for Turkey sanctions
Senators Lindsey Graham and Chris Van Hollen want to sanction Turkey for unilaterally invading Syria
Turkey launches airstrikes on Syria after U.S. withdrawal
After ordering American troops out of region, President Trump says U.S. "does not endorse" Turkey's assault on Syria and calls the operation "a bad idea"
Inside the last remaining boat saving refugees near Greek island
"People are desperate and they seek safety," one rescuer said
Turkey balks at Trump's warning over Syria incursion
Vice President says Turkey will "set our own limits" in any action against U.S.-allied Kurds, as Syrian government reacts to Trump's plan to move troops
Republicans call U.S. withdrawal from Syria "betrayal" of allies
The White House announced U.S. forces in northeast Syria would clear the way for a Turkish incursion. This move is seen as a betrayal of Kurdish forces who have fought alongside U.S. forces for years to defeat ISIS
Trump says he's "not siding with anybody" in Syria withdrawal
The president insisted he's adhering to his campaign promise of "America first"
U.S. pulling troops in Syria, leaving Kurdish allies to face Turkey
America's Kurdish allies warn U.S. withdrawal from border posts "will have a significant negative impact on our war against ISIS and will destroy any stability that has been achieved"
Iowa voters say they want to hear more from Dems on foreign policy
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The full episode of 60 Minutes from June 14, 2015
Clarissa Ward reports on accusations that Islamic radicals are campaigning for ISIS in the West; then Lesley Stahl reports on how Duke Energy is handling over 100 million tons of coal ash waste in N.C.; and, Anderson Cooper meets Chaser, a dog who can identify over a thousand toys.
The full episode of 60 Minutes from October 11, 2015.
Steve Kroft questions President Obama on topics including Russia's incursion in Syria, ISIS and the 2016 presidential race; then, Bill Whitaker interviews a prosecutor who admits his cowardice and indifference led to a wrongful murder conviction.
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Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
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These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
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U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz isn't part of Trump's Cabinet, sources say
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NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
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Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
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Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.