War pause possible for Ramadan
U.S. President Joe Biden hints at a potential ceasefire in Gaza, revealing Israel's conditional agreement to halt its offensive during Ramadan in exchange for hostage releases by Hamas.
U.S. President Joe Biden hints at a potential ceasefire in Gaza, revealing Israel's conditional agreement to halt its offensive during Ramadan in exchange for hostage releases by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains steadfast in his mission to defeat Hamas, despite ongoing cease-fire negotiations. In Tel Aviv, protests against Netanyahu's war strategy were met with police water cannons. Meanwhile, residents of Rafah in Gaza prepare for the potential of an Israeli ground assault.
The U.S. has vetoed a third U.N. Security Council resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. The Biden administration said it's concerned the resolution would interfere with hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has returned from his fifth trip to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Blinken discussed with Israeli leaders Hamas' latest proposal for a potential cease-fire in the war in Gaza. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports on what happens next.
In a significant blow to peace efforts in the Middle East, Israel's prime minister has firmly rejected the latest demands from Hamas, vowing to continue the war despite international attempts to halt the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages. This decision comes amid U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel, marking a notable diplomatic setback.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters Wednesday during his latest trip to Israel in a push for a diplomatic resolution to the war in Gaza. Before Blinken's address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the media and rejected Hamas' demands for a cease-fire.
As Israel escalates its military engagement with Hamas in Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a regional tour pressing for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of hostages.
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches its 100th day, supporters of Palestinians in Gaza have launched global protests calling for an immediate cease-fire. Meanwhile, White House officials have declared that it's the appropriate time for Israel to de-escalate its attacks on Hamas, signaling a potential shift in the war's dynamics. Charlie D'Agata reports.
President Biden gave a campaign speech Monday at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine people were killed in a shooting in 2015. Partway through his remarks, pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Mr. Biden, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. They were escorted out. Democratic political strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBS News to discuss.
As Israel widens its ground offensive in Gaza, it is ordering more evacuations inside the territory. On Friday, the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, but the chief of the international agency said Israel's actions are creating major obstacles to aid distribution. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is in Jerusalem with the latest.
As Israel continues its assault on Hamas, negotiations for another cease-fire appeared to break down Thursday. This comes as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, with only 9 of the territory's 36 hospitals functioning — and even those struggling. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
Israel says Khan Younis is the new "city of terror" as CBS Correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports a cease-fire deal is being discussed by Hamas and Israel but is not expected imminently.
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin landed in Israel this morning, amid growing calls for a cease-fire. Israel's former ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, told CBS News' Ramy Inocencio "we are kind of hanging on a thread, and that thread is Joseph Biden."
President Biden issues criticism of Israel, saying the country is starting to lose support over its "indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza. Ramy Inocencio has more.
As the Israeli military expands operations into southern Gaza following the end of a temporary cease-fire, many of Gaza's 2.3 million people crammed in the south are wondering where to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano is following the military operations from London as cease-fire talks are reportedly stalled.
The Israeli military said Sunday its ground offensive has expanded to every part of Gaza after a week-long pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas. With the temporary cease-fire over, hostages remain in Gaza. CBS News' Chris Livesay spoke to the parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who have a message for their son.
With the cease-fire in shambles, Israel Defense Forces resumed their advance in Gaza while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the ground operation gives Israel leverage to free the remaining 130 hostages who remain in the hands of Hamas. This weekend in Qatar, Israeli intelligence sent a team to continue negotiations with Hamas, but hours later, that team turned around saying "Hamas did not uphold its part of the agreement, which included the release of all of the women and children." Chris Livesay reports.
With the collapse of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas earlier this week, the Hamas-held hostages and the people of Gaza are once again caught in the crucible of war. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
After a week-long cease-fire that saw dozens of Hamas hostages released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel, the violence has resumed in Gaza. Israel said it had struck more than 400 targets in the territory, while the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said 240 civilians have died since the end of the cease-fire. Lilia Luciano is in Tel Aviv with more.
A member of an Israeli military unit of female soldiers that does surveillance on the Gaza side of the border with Israel told CBS News that, beginning six months before the Oct. 7 attack, her team noticed and repeatedly reported unusual activity up the chain of command. She said that those reports weren't taken seriously. Lilia Luciano has more.
Two more Israeli hostages were released Thursday, Israel said, as a short pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas continued for another day. But it's unclear how long the Gaza cease-fire will last after a deadly shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop that Hamas has claimed responsibility for. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Nancy Cordes have more.
The Israel Defense Forces say two more hostages were released by Hamas to the Red Cross on Thursday in Gaza City. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with top officials in the Middle East in hopes of extending a temporary cease-fire further. CBS News correspondents Holly Williams and Lilia Luciano have more details. And former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joined CBS News to discuss the short-term truce.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday after his lawyers said he would not be testifying.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
Judge Aileen Cannon denied numerous claims by Trump's defense attorneys, who asked the case be dismissed, but agreed to strike one paragraph from the indictment.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
In a pitch to service workers, former President Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on income earned as tips.
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Mayland on Sunday.
Judge Aileen Cannon denied numerous claims by Trump's defense attorneys, who asked the case be dismissed, but agreed to strike one paragraph from the indictment.
Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S. Of those, 21 target transgender athletes.
The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it plans to reimburse the federal government for first lady Jill Biden's flights to attend the federal trial of her son, Hunter Biden.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
Judge Aileen Cannon denied numerous claims by Trump's defense attorneys, who asked the case be dismissed, but agreed to strike one paragraph from the indictment.
Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S. Of those, 21 target transgender athletes.
The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it plans to reimburse the federal government for first lady Jill Biden's flights to attend the federal trial of her son, Hunter Biden.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
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Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
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Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
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Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
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The FBI released its quarterly crime report Monday. The data from Q1 shows overall violent crime fell 15.2% year over year with double-digit percentage decreases across several crime categories, including murder and robbery. Jeff Asher, criminal justice data expert and co-founder of consulting firm AH Datalytics, joins CBS News to unpack the numbers.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
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At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
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The COVID-19 pandemic dislodged the global supply chain, but the vulnerabilities in the system had already been building up for decades. A new book titled "How the World Ran Out of Everything" examines how the health crisis exposed the fragility of a system that was always at risk of collapse. Author Peter Goodman joins to discuss.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
CBS News has confirmed the White House is exploring protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens less than a week after President Biden signed an executive order restricting asylum seekers at the southern border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
The European Parliament is the EU's only governing body directly chosen by voters. This past weekend, those voters pulled that body more to the right than ever. Sarah Wheaton, chief policy correspondent for Politico Europe, joins CBS News to look at the gains made by far-right groups across the EU and discuss what it means for the 27-nation bloc.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputy Geoff Moore helped reunite a young girl who got lost on the beach with her grateful mother.