Car bomb in Syria kills at least 20 people, mostly women
It was the seventh car bombing in Manbij in over a month, officials said.
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Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.
Two journalists killed in northern Syria
A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia.
Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
After Assad's ouster in Syria, U.N. envoy calls for end to sanctions
The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others for years.
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.
CBS News speaks with man who says he's just been freed from Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as Missourian Travis Timmerman tells CBS News he was liberated from a Syrian prison upon dictator Bashar al-Assad's ouster.
What to know about Austin Tice, journalist held in Syria
The U.S. said it is trying to identify Tice's whereabouts after the toppling of the Assad regime.
Biden calls Assad's fall "moment of historic opportunity"
"At long last, the Assad regime has fallen," President Biden said Sunday, hours after opposition forces entered Damascus and seized control of Syria.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after Assad's ouster
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
U.S. troops suffer minor injuries from drone attack in Syria, Pentagon says
The Pentagon said several U.S. service members suffered minor injuries Friday from a drone attack in Syria.
Iran vows revenge for suspected Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus
Iran said it would respond to a strike widely attributed to Israel that demolished its consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus and killed seven, including two Iranian generals.
Syria protests challenge Assad as he tries to put civil war behind him
Syria's Bashar Assad was just welcomed back by the Arab League, but protests echoing the uprising that led to the country's brutal civil war are gaining steam.
Helicopter "mishap" in Syria injures 22 U.S. service members
The U.S. military says all are being treated, 10 at "higher care" facilities outside the region, and the cause of the accident is being investigated.
Several more attacks on U.S. bases in Syria after strikes on Iran-linked group
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
After 12 years of war, the last thing Syria needed was an earthquake
A U.N.-backed probe has acknowledged a "complete failure" in the emergency earthquake response, which was stymied by Syria's seemingly endless civil war.
Remarkable survival stories continue 11 days after killer earthquakes
One harrowing video shows a dust-covered man being pulled from debris in Turkey asking to borrow a phone to check on his family.
Turkey attacks Syrian base used by U.S.-allied Kurds
Iran has also stepped-up attacks on Kurdish groups in the region, drawing a warning from the U.S. over actions that "threaten our shared goals."
Huge ancient Roman mosaic unearthed in Syria depicts gods and war
The head of Syria's antiquities ministry says the stunning mosaic includes scenes from the Trojan War and the mythical battle with the Amazons.
U.S. troops carry out raid in Syria against "senior" ISIS official
A monitoring group says it was the first American raid in Syrian government-held territory, and a U.S. official confirmed that one person was killed.
Three U.S. troops in Syria suffer minor injuries in rocket attacks
The U.S. military responded with airstrikes that killed four suspected militants.
U.S. airstrikes hit Iran-backed militia infrastructure in Syria, U.S. says
The strikes in an oil-rich province came days after Iran-backed groups used drones to aim at U.S. personnel in the region. No casualties were suffered in that attack.
Iranian general "martyred" in Syria while "on a mission"
Iran's state-run media announced the death but gave no info on Revolutionary Guard Corps General Abolfazl Alijani's "mission," or his demise.
Family "angry" over teen's reported death in prison for ISIS detainees
Yusuf Zahab was just 11 when his brother lured his parents to the terror group's so-called "caliphate." Human Rights Watch says thousands of kids like him are jailed in "life-threatening" conditions.
U.S. drone strike kills al Qaeda-linked commander on motorcycle in Syria
Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was a senior leader of Horas al-Din group. The attack was the latest in a series over the past few years targeting al Qaeda-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
World
Why the conclave uses black and white smoke to indicate if there's a new pope
Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.
Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they prepare to witness history.
Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick an American pope.
Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
Woman killed by toxic mushrooms said meal was "delicious," doctor testifies
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband by cooking and serving up the poisonous Beef Wellington dish.
India drills for retaliation as Pakistan accuses it of an "act of war"
Tension between the nuclear-armed nations is soaring. Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to retaliate after Indian strikes killed more than two dozen people.
For second time in 8 days, fighter jet assigned to USS Truman is lost in Red Sea
Two pilots suffered minor injuries in the ordeal.
LGBTQ Catholics hope for continued inclusion under new pope
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
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Trump administration releases 60,000 more files on RFK assassination
President Trump ordered the release of files on Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassination — with the backing of the senator's son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
UnitedHealth sued by investors over its response after CEO's killing
UnitedHealth Group is facing a class action lawsuit from investors, who allege the company misled them after the December killing of top executive Brian Thompson.
Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee, is RFK Jr. ally
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
Trump wants to replace grocery aid for seniors with "MAHA food boxes"
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
Trump administration invokes state-secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
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Trump wants to replace grocery aid for seniors with "MAHA food boxes"
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
Ford hiking prices on 3 vehicle models manufactured in Mexico
Ford Motor cites higher U.S. tariffs as one reason why the automaker is raising prices for three of its cars.
Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve is again leaving its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, citing rising economic uncertainty.
Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy
Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.
As Congress weighs retiring the penny, collectors fight to keep it alive
With bipartisan support growing to end penny production, longtime collectors and small business owners say the coin still holds value.
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Trump administration releases 60,000 more files on RFK assassination
President Trump ordered the release of files on Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassination — with the backing of the senator's son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Bessent and Lutnick sent plan for U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but White House has pushed back
President Trump wants to launch a U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but the administration is still debating the mechanics of the fund.
Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee, is RFK Jr. ally
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
Trump wants to replace grocery aid for seniors with "MAHA food boxes"
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
Trump cuts to AmeriCorps causing "damage and chaos," groups say
A CBS News review of the list of 1,000 terminated programs show that half are in red states.
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CDC disease detectives exempted from Trump hiring freeze
Each year, the CDC usually hires a new class of Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, known as disease detectives.
Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
How to protect yourself this tick season
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe this summer.
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Why the conclave uses black and white smoke to indicate if there's a new pope
Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.
Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they prepare to witness history.
Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick an American pope.
Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
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Actor Michael Pitt, know for "Boardwalk Empire," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Tinx tackles cancel culture, romance in debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons"
Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, says she wanted the heroine in her debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons" to be messy "so that readers could see themselves in her."
Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.
Diana Ross stuns Met Gala blue carpet with 18-foot long train
As 81-year-old Diana Ross entered the Met Gala, several people helped carry the legendary singer's massive shawl train flowing behind her.
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Can AI fight misinformation?
Thomas Costello of American University explains how a new AI chatbot reduced conspiracy thinking among users and what it could mean for the future of online truth-telling.
Why people are using AI to fake disabilities online
Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI-generated porn site Mr. Deepfakes shuts down
Experts say the closure of Mr. Deepfakes, a major AI pornography website, is a step forward in addressing nonconsensual deepfake imagery.
Skype is shutting down
Skype is shutting down after launching in 2003 and will be replaced by a free version of Microsoft's Teams. Chris Johnston, a senior editor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
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Man charged after allegedly ramming gate of Jennifer Aniston's Bel-Air home
The Mississippi man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly crashed through Jennifer Aniston's gate in Bel-Air.
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty in state court for three former Memphis police officers in the fatal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols.
Woman killed by toxic mushrooms said meal was "delicious," doctor testifies
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband by cooking and serving up the poisonous Beef Wellington dish.
Cartel leader among 16 arrested in historic U.S. fentanyl bust
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Gun violence victim memorial removed
The Trump administration has removed a memorial honoring victims of gun violence from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A spokesperson for the Justice Department said the decision to remove the memorial was not political and the administration is working on other ways to honor the victims. One of the people featured in the memorial was Alison Parker, a reporter with CBS' Roanoke, Virginia, station WDBJ. Her father Andy Parker joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his daughter and the memorial removal.
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Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is currently in orbit over the Amazon rainforest.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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As officials debate who pays for tariffs, small business owners say the answer is on their import bill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Breaking down history of India-Pakistan conflict
Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise as the two nuclear powers exchange heavy artillery fire. Tanvi Madan, senior fellow of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, joins to discuss.
Catholic school brings conclave to classroom
As the world waits for white smoke to emerge at the Sistine Chapel, more than 6,000 miles away, with no fanfare or oath to secrecy, 8th graders at St. Mel's Catholic School are immersing themselves in the centuries-old tradition. Elise Preston reports.
Why Trump is weighing deporting migrants to Libya
Trump administration officials have told CBS News the U.S. could start deporting migrants to Libya. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Florida condo evacuated after cracks appear
Residents were evacuated from a Florida condo building after cracks were discovered in the structure. Manuel Bojorquez reports.