President Obama has now become the fourth consecutive commander-in-chief to order U.S. military action in Iraq. While the president is not contemplating ground forces, there's no timeline for the aerial mission. Major Garrett reports.
As part of the continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman meets Phil Bono, whose selfless decision to teach a 17-year-old immigrant about the signage business has paid off. Years later, with Bono down on his luck, his old apprentice got the chance to offer his mentor a hand.
Beginning Friday night in Baltimore, kids younger than 14 must be indoors by 9 p.m.; for kids 14-16 years, it's 10 p.m. on school nights and 11 p.m. other nights. Police will bring violators to two centers until they can be picked up by their parents. The new policy is not without its critics. Michelle Miller reports.
General Motors advised owners of seven different SUV models not to park their cars inside, because the vehicles could catch fire even when not in use. The recall affects nearly 185,000 vehicles. Jeff Pegues reports.
Police in Wash., D.C. are investigating the recent death of James Brady, the former White House press secretary who survived a head wound in the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, as a homicide, which could lead to homicide charges against John Hinckley, Jr. Scott Pelley reports.
As the Ebola virus spreads, it is overwhelming resources on the ground. Since the first cases of Ebola were reported earlier this year, the rate of new cases has drastically accelerated. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
It only took one minute for the calm of a three-day ceasefire to be shattered by a barrage of Hamas rockets. Israel responded with artillery and air strikes. Clarissa Ward reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" anchored by Margaret Brennan.
The President has ordered U.S. warplanes to attack Sunni Muslim extremists in northern Iraq to stop a "campaign of terror." The militants, known as ISIS, have caught many by surprise with the effectiveness of their attacks and swiftness of their advance. David Martin reports.
David Writebol, speaking by phone from Liberia, said his wife Nancy is in good spirits while being treated for the Ebola virus at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
The chef tells barbecuers to throw everything on the grill, from fish to vegetables.
The Chicago-based chef discusses the festival and how his restaurant is one band's favorite in the city.
U.S. wage growth has been flat for years, sapping Americans' purchasing power and keeping a lid on consumer spending. But that may be about to change, explains CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari.
The U.S. Navy released new footage of F/A-18 Hornet recoveries and launches aboard the USS George H.W. Bush in the Arabian Gulf after President Obama authorized their use for airstrikes in Iraq.
Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander accepts victory in his Republican primary over state Rep. Joe Carr.
Prosecutors have charged at least 328 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss President Obama’s decision to authorize targeted air strikes at militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moving toward Erbil in northern Iraq, where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.
On Aug. 9, 1974, the morning after he announced his resignation, President Richard Nixon delivered an emotional farewell address to his staff in the East Room of the White House. Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS News Special Report with Dan Rather reporting.
Fourteen women have alleged they were assaulted by Watson during separate incidents in 2020 and 2021.
After delivering a farewell address to administration staff, Richard Nixon left the White House for the last time as president on Aug. 9, 1974. He boarded a military helicopter on the South Lawn and gave his iconic wave to the crowd. Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS News Special Report with Dan Rather and Phil Jones reporting.
In his last hours as president on Aug. 9, 1974, Richard Nixon boarded Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland for his flight home to California and into retirement. Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS News Special Report with Bob Schieffer reporting.
History is being made in Bellingham, Washington, as John Evich's retail store is the first to sell pot you don't inhale. KIRO's Gary Horcher reports.
Illinois' "Gooseman" Paul Messerschmidt, who survived a life-threatening illness by walking a flock of geese, now showcases his exercise partners at county fairs. WIFR's Mike Buda reports.
Tony Antonelli was in need of a new kidney after his first transplant failed. His handyman Dan Reynolds offered one of his. Chip Reid has more on the self-named "blood brothers."