Gaza militants accept cease-fire as Mideast reignites
There was no immediate word from Israel on whether it had accepted a deal to halt the heaviest exchange of fire with Gaza's Hamas rulers since 2014
Terrorism
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Australia knife attack
Police shoot knife-wielding man after he fatally stabs one person, injures 2 others in center of Australia's second-largest city
Facebook says it's improving its anti-terrorist effort
It's taking down 99% of terrorist content from ISIS and al-Qaeda before anyone reports it, thanks to better tools
6 held for allegedly plotting to attack French leader Emmanuel Macron
Official says suspects face preliminary terrorism charges over allegedly vague and unfinalized, but violent plotting days before Trump visit
Taliban kill more than a dozen Afghan forces in attack on new checkpoint
Assault in Ghazni province is the latest as a resurgent Taliban hold nearly half of the country, staging near-daily attacks on security forces
Female bomber targets Tunisian cops with "terrorist explosion"
Government says 9 people injured in Tunis as woman detonates device near group of police officers
The final phase of America's war on ISIS
A year after ISIS lost their stronghold in Raqqa, their headquarters for three years, 60 Minutes reports on the Syrian forces who helped drive the extremists out. And the rebuilding process that's just beginning
Holly Williams reflects on ISIS in Syria
Holly Williams returns to Raqqa, Syria to report what it looks like when a so-called caliphate crumbles
More suspicious packages found as investigators search for sender
At least 10 different bombs were sent to prominent Democrats and critics of Trump
At least 19 killed in attack on college in Russian-annexed Crimea
Russian officials say suspect in apparent "mass murder" was a student of the college, who then killed himself
Somalis say airstrike killed more al-Shabab recruits than U.S. claimed
Pentagon says about 60 extremists killed in attack on training camp in Somalia, but local officials say it was even bigger
Freed American pastor to return to U.S.
An American pastor who was freed after two years of detention in Turkey is expected to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday. Andrew Brunson, a North Carolina native, was flown overnight to a U.S. military base in Germany where he received a medical exam and was photographed embracing the U.S. flag. Brunson's release came after intense pressure on the Turkish government by the U.S.A Turkish court had convicted him of having links to terrorism. Errol Barnett reports.
American pastor freed
A Turkish court convicted American pastor Andrew Brunson of having links to terrorism, but allowed him to leave the country under intense pressure from the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
U.S. pastor convicted of terrorism in Turkey, but is on his way home
Andrew Brunson always denied committing any crimes, but was accused of terror-related offenses and espionage, and spent almost 2 years in jail
Lawyers for NYC terror suspect invoke Trump in defense
Authorities say Sayfullo Saipov told them he was inspired by Islamic State videos
Taliban claims deadly attack on Afghan security forces
Police chief in northern Afghan province says 12 of his own killed along with 30 militants in failed Taliban bid to seize district
Trump administration releases new counterterrorism strategy
National security adviser John Bolton claimed it's a substantial departure from the Obama administration
U.S. says 9 al-Shabab militants killed in Somalia airstrike
Africa Command says no civilians injured or killed in strike carried out in coordination with Somali government
Gunmen kill at least 25 in attack on annual military parade in Iran
The attack saw gunfire spray into a crowd of marching Guardsmen, bystanders and government officials watching from a nearby riser
1/14: 60 Minutes
Kabul under siege while America's longest war rages on; then, the American scientist who's seen North Korea's nuclear secrets; and, is Portland still Portlandia?
FBI director reflects on changes since 9/11
The FBI has made a great deal of changes in its structure and mindset in the 17 years since Sept. 11, 2001. Christopher Wray took the reins of the bureau just over a year ago. He and the men and women who keep Americans safe from terrorism have been busier than ever. Norah O'Donnell spoke to Wray at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York.
As Mattis visits, an Afghan survivor is haunted by a relentless war
CBS News visits the site of a devastating terror attack, with a young woman who survived it, as U.S. defense chief pays a surprise visit
Deadly suicide blast tears through Afghan sports hall
Suicide bomber, car bomb strike wrestling training center in Shiite neighborhood of Afghanistan's capital
Founder of brutal Afghan militant group dies, Taliban says
Jalaluddin Haqqani started the Haqqani network, which carried out many major attacks since U.S. invasion; his son now runs the group
Almost 50 troops killed in Boko Haram raid on army post
Scores of Islamic extremists in trucks stormed the base in northern Nigeria, sending troops fleeing in all directions
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
The strikes come after the president spent weeks accusing Nigeria's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future"
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.