U.S. and Iran’s tortured history
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan takes a look back at what brought us to the brink with Iran.
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Ukrainian jet crashed minutes after takeoff
A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed in Iran, killing everyone on board. There are questions about whether the plane had mechanical issues or was shot down. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Trump returns from vacation in Florida
President Trump returns to the White House Sunday night, wrapping up his winter vacation in Florida. The president also renewed his threat against Iran seeking revenge for Soleimani's killing, tweeting the U.S. will "quickly and fully strike back." Paula Reid reports.
Soleimani's remains return to Iran
Huge crowds turned out in Iran as the remains of Qassem Soleimani were returned, days after he was killed in a U.S. drone strike. Meanwhile in Baghdad, where Soleimani was killed, the country's Parliament approved a plan that would remove all American troops from the country. Ian Lee reports from Baghdad.
Democratic candidates react to Soleimani's death
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates condemned the killing of Soleimani, but some warned that the decision to assassinate him could lead to war. Nikole Killion reports.
Department of Homeland Security increases domestic security measures
The Department of Homeland Security says it’s looking at potential new threats against the U.S. and that it "stands ready." Local police forces are also working to keep people safe. Kenneth Craig reports.
White House provides scant evidence for imminent attacks
The White House has provided scant evidence for that Iranian military leader Qassam Soleimani was planning an attack and Democrats are demanding to see the intelligence behind the decision to take him out. Some Democrats insist the White House should have consulted Congress about a strike that could pull the U.S. into a war. Paula Reid reports.
Thousands attend Soleimani's funeral in Baghdad
Thousands flooded the streets of Baghdad promising to carry on Qassem Soleimani's legacy. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani promised revenge, saying America "will see the consequences of their mistake not only today but in years to come." Ian Lee reports from Baghdad.
Trump addresses drone strike
President Trump addressed the public Friday after a drone strike killed Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani. He insists he took action to "stop a war." Paula Reid has the latest.
Impact of the drone strike on troops
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising after the death of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani. His death could have future consequences. Holly Williams explains.
Tensions rising in the Middle East after embassy attack
After an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the "game has changed." He warns if there are new attacks, the U.S. military will be ready. David Martin reports.
How Trump is reacting to the embassy attack
President Trump has made ending U.S. involvement in the Middle East a major campaign promise. He knows increasing U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts could cost him votes. Paula Reid has more.
What made headlines in 2019
Impeachment capped a year that also brought acts of shocking gun violence and celebrations of patriotic anniversaries that brought Americans together. “CBS This Morning” looks back at all of the pivotal people and moments that helped shape 2019.
Almanac: The 1969 draft lottery
As the war in Vietnam raged on and anger about U.S. involvement burned in protests across the country, a lottery was held on December 1, 1969 in order to address perceived inequities in military conscription. Lee Cowan reports.
Trump says peace talks with Taliban have resumed
President Trump is flying back to the U.S. after making a secret trip to Afghanistan to visit troops. While there, the president revealed the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in peace talks aimed at ending America's longest war. The trip comes the same week Mr. Trump accused some members of the Pentagon of being part of the resistance against him. Weijia Jiang reports.
Alert raised for Americans across Mideast as Israel poised to strike Iran
With Israel apparently poised to attack Iran, the U.S. government warns staff in Israel to restrict travel and clears service members' families across the Mideast to evacuate.
Bana al Abed talks war and education
Bana al Abed, the 10-year-old Syrian girl who wrote "Dear World," speaks about war and education at the Women Political Leaders Global Forum taking place in Iceland.
A new effort to help the youngest refugees
The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are teaming up on a major new effort to help young Syrian refugee children, including a new Sesame show in Arabic. Lesley Stahl reports.
"Mobituaries": Marlene Dietrich goes to war
"During Hollywood's Golden Age, German immigrant Marlene Dietrich electrified audiences, defying the expectations of traditional women's roles in her films and in her life. And when the United States went to war, so did Marlene Dietrich. But it was her fiercely patriotic support for her adopted homeland that led Adolf Hitler to label her a traitor. Mo Rocca previews an excerpt from the audiobook of "Mobituaries." To hear this special episode in full, go to art19.com.
Philippines journalist Maria Ressa, on threats
Rappler founder Maria Ressa discusses the threat she is under for aggressively covering the Duterte Administration and its wars on drugs. Sunday, on 60 Minutes.
Is there a "civil war" within the Republican Party?
Key voices diagnose the state of the conservative movement within the Republican Party. Dr. Russell Moore, Alfonso Aguilar, Tammy Bruce and Matt Schlapp discuss the impact of campaign 2016 on the "cultural coarsening" of our nation.
The U.S. presidency during the Vietnam War
Documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss their latest project, "The Vietnam War," examining how multiple U.S. presidents dealt with that war.
"The Vietnam War" explores U.S., Viet Cong perspectives
The latest project from documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick looks at the U.S. war in Vietnam through the eyes of both U.S. and North Vietnamese soldiers.
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Sen. Sanders is confident legislation to stop U.S. support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen will pass
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the Climate Change report and pulling back support for Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents
Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
Hurricane Erin threatens East Coast with dangerous rip currents
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
Trump admin. revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials
National Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said 37 current and former government officials are losing their security clearances.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to dismiss criminal charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.
Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations, East Coast beach closures
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds.
Fiery bus crash kills dozens of migrants just deported back to Afghanistan by Iran
Seventy-six people were killed in a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants just deported by Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan, officials say.