Hassan Rouhani, the president of Iran, stressed that airstrikes against ISIS, and military training for Syrian fighters, is not a sufficient method for eliminating terrorism. Referencing the training of Syrian troops, Rouhani told Charlie Rose: “the way to combat terrorism, sir, is not for us to give birth to another terrorist group.” Source
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Going home may not be an option for fleeing Syrians
U.S.-led strikes against ISIS are limited and Syrians want America to do much more. Flushing ISIS out of the towns they’ve occupied may be impossible, reports Holly Williams. Source
At U.N., Obama rallies nations against ISIS
Addressing the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday, President Obama sought to shore up international support for the fight against ISIS. Two days after launching airstrikes in Syria, the president warned ISIS soldiers to leave the battlefield while they can. Major Garrett reports. Source
Rise of Khorasan coincided with Syrian upheaval
U.S. intelligence sources say the al Qaeda-linked bomb-making group known as Khorasan started to form in Syria as the country devolved into civil war. Members of terror cells from Chechnya to North Africa are thought to have rendezvoused with the group, who had found sanctuary amid the chaos. Bob Orr reports. Source
Live Updates: Biden holds first press conference as president
The president is facing reporters at his first formal press conference at the White House on Thursday afternoon. Source
“Mork and Mindy” items to go up for auction
Robin Williams’ spacesuit and egg-shaped spaceship from “Mork and Mindy” are going on the block as part of a Hollywood memorabilia auction. Plus, the new film “Pride,” about the fight for gay rights in Britain in the 1980s, opens Friday in select theaters. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source
Titan of the Month: Allie Lessmiller
Meet Allie Lessmiller, Director of Human Resources for the Titans, who worked for AMSURG before joining the Titans. Source
Titans Season Ticket Member of the Month: Scott Hayes
Meet Scott Hayes who just recently became a member of the 22nd Element! Source
Lineman Ty Sambrailo Preparing to Help the Titans Wherever He’s Needed in 2021
Sambrailo, who played in 10 games for the Titans in 2020, with five starts, re-signed with the Titans last week. In 2021, he’ll join the competition with others. Source
Special Report: Obama addresses U.S. airstrikes in Syria
The United States military and Arab coalition partners began airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria Monday night as part of President Obama’s expanded initiative to combat the terror group. Obama spoke from the White House Tuesday morning, thanking the Arab nations for joining the fight and promising that the U.S. will continue to fight terrorism. Charlie Rose and Norah O’Donnell anchor this CBS News Special Report, with Major Garret reporting from the White House. Source