Analysis of Israel attack on Iran
Retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, a CBS News contributor and former head of U.S. Central Command, explains the ongoing developments between Israel and Iran and what U.S. leaders could do in response.
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Esper didn’t see threats on U.S. embassies
The Trump administration is struggling to stick to the president's new explanation for the missile strike that killed Iran's most influential military commander. The president said on Friday that Qassem Soleimani was killed because of threats to attack four American embassies. But, Defense Secretary Mark Esper told "Face the Nation" that he's seen no hard evidence of those threats. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Protesters in Iran angry over downed plane
Iran's leaders face a third day of angry protests after admitting to a deadly attack on a commercial airliner. Iran says the missile attack that downed the Ukrainian International Airlines jet, killing 176 people, was a mistake. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London after Iran's government forced her and other reporters to leave that country over the weekend.
Iran's Supreme Leader calls U.S. a "corruptive presence"
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kahmeni on Sunday called for greater cooperation in the region and blamed the U.S. for being a "corruptive presence." Meanwhile in Washington, Defense Secretary Mike Esper appeared to contradict President Trump's justification for killing Iran's top general, which took both countries to the brink of war. Nikole Killion reports.
Reporter's Notebook: Tensions in Iran
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer gives an update on where things stand for the embattled regime.
Mike Lee says Trump not to blame for Iran briefing
The Republican senator says administration officials did a disservice to the president by failing to disclose adequate intelligence about Iran to Congress.
Schiff accuses Trump of "fudging" Iran intelligence
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said administration officials were vague in a briefing about threats posed by Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani.
Esper "didn't see" specific evidence showing Iranian threat to 4 U.S. embassies
The defense secretary provides background on what President Trump called an "imminent threat" to U.S. embassies overseas.
White House responds to Israel striking Iran
President Trump said Friday in a Truth Social post, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left" following the Israeli strikes. On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. "is not involved in strikes." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Protests continue as Iran admits jet shootdown
After days of government denials, on Saturday Iran's president Hassan Rouhani finally admitted his country had downed a Ukrainian jetliner with 176 people on board through "human error, as vigils for the victims and protests against the government continued. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Trump gives new details on Soleimani strike
In response to Iran taking responsibility for shooting down a Ukrainian airliner, a senior White House official says Iran should "abandon its reckless ambitions and start behaving like a normal country." Meanwhile President Trump is offering new details about what he says led him to order the killing of the top Iranian General. Ben Tracy reports.
Protesters gather in Tehran
Protests erupted in Iran Saturday following the Revolutionary Guard's stunning admission that it unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian airliner after last week's missile strike on U.S. troops. Hundreds gathered in Tehran to protest the delayed announcement, demanding those responsible be put on trial. Holly Williams reports.
Trump offers new details about strike on Soleimani
President Trump is revealing new details about what led him to order the killing of Iran's top military general, Qassem Soleimani. CBS News has also learned that the U.S. military tried but failed to kill another senior Iranian official on the same day in Yemen. Ben Tracy reports.
Iran admits it mistakenly shot down Ukrainian jetliner
After days of denials, and under mounting international pressure, the Iranian government now says its armed forces unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner this week, killing everyone on board. At a briefing this morning, the head of Iran's air defenses said "human error at a time of crisis caused by U.S. adventurism" caused the Ukrainian Airlines jet to be mistaken for a hostile target. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Iran plane crash site cleared
CBS News visited the location in Iran where a Ukrainian jet crashed. Just days after the tragedy, the site has been cleared before Ukrainian investigators could visit the scene. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Presidential campaign turns to foreign policy
Democratic presidential candidates are turning their focus to foreign policy amid rising tensions with Iran. Joe Biden is airing a new ad that touts his work on foreign affairs. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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.
Trump: "Iran must make a deal"
President Trump posted a warning on social media early Friday morning that said, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left" amid targeted Israeli airstrikes that are expected to continue. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has updates, and CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest from Jerusalem.
Lawmakers question what led to Iran strike
Sources tell CBS News that threats and imminent attacks against embassies were not mentioned to lawmakers in their briefing on President Trump’s decision to kill an Iranian general. At a rally Thursday night, Mr. Trump did not offer any evidence of planned attacks, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said later that he didn't know the targets of any planned attacks. Nancy Cordes reports on the growing controversy over exactly what led the U.S. to assassinate General Soleimani.
Shooting down plane may have been mistake
Iran has formally invited the NTSB to send a representative to the Ukraine plane crash site. The NTSB says it will not speculate on the cause of the crash. Kris Van Cleave reports that the Iranian military was on high alert following its air strikes on U.S. forces in Iraq and U.S. officials believe shooting down the passenger jet may have been a mistake made in the heat of the moment.
U.S. confident missiles hit Ukrainian plane
There are new indications that Iran shot down a civilian passenger jet in its own airspace, killing many of its own citizens. A video obtained by the New York Times seems to show the impact. You can see a bright flash, which our sources tell us was the explosion of two surface-to-air missiles. Surveillance cameras picked up a shower of debris from the Ukrainian plane that crashed after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing 176 people. Elizabeth Palmer reports on what Iran’s government is saying about the crash.
House votes to limit Trump's military power
House Democrats voted Thursday to limit President Trump's power to launch more attacks against Iran. The president has made a new claim about why he ordered the operation that killed Iran's top general. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Evidence suggests Ukraine jet hit by Iran
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said evidence suggests a Ukrainian jet with 176 on board was shot down by an Iranian missile. Sixty-three of the victims were Canadian citizens. Lara Seligman, a Pentagon reporter for Foreign Policy, joins "Red & Blue" for a closer look at the accident and how Defense Secretary Mark Esper is playing a major role in the Iran conflict.
Iran disputes jet was shot down
U.S. officials say evidence shows Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner hours after the Iranian missile attack earlier this week. But Iranian officials are disputing those reports. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Draft notices making people "really nervous"
The federal government is issuing a warning about fake military draft notices demanding Americans report for duty and deploy to Iran. The messages threaten the recipients with jail time if they don’t immediately reach out to recruiters. They began to show up on people’s phones just as tensions mounted in the Middle East. Catherine Herridge spoke with one 18-year-old who received the message.
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Tankers attacked as Trump mulls new strikes in "little war" with Iran
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it nears Louisiana, Texas coasts
Tropical Storm Edouard could hit parts of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts with near-hurricane conditions today, the National Hurricane Center warns.
2 dead, at least 1 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, causing "extensive damage" to the park's water infrastructure.
Supreme Court continues to allow construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
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Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
3 friends went hiking in the Grand Canyon. 1 died, 2 were reported missing.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills
Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
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Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope as death toll passes 1,000
As the death toll from the Nepal floods passes 1000, Americans with loved ones among the nearly 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's 2027 Met Gala exhibit has been canceled, both he and the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday, following weeks of scrutiny for his past antisemitic and racist remarks.
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St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Data center controversy grips St. Louis
Tech companies pour trillions of dollars into new data centers, the backbone of the AI boom. But many communities across the U.S. are rejecting them. A recent Gallup poll found that more than 70% of Americans don't want data centers in their area. St. Louis is in the middle of the national fight, and Tony Dokoupil takes a visit.
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.
A look at data centers' public image
Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, told CBS News reporter Lauren Fitchen that their local AI data center is causing noise and air pollution, and they are working to fight back. Greg Matusky, the owner and founder of public relations agency Gregory, which works with AI companies to try to improve their public image, joins CBS News to discuss.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Clancy trial jury deliberations enter Day 4
The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has not yet reached a verdict. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of Tupac murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur and could face life in prison. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh shares his thoughts on the case.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Times Square stabbing victim and suspect dead
One of the two people stabbed in Times Square on Monday has died, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says. The suspect is also dead after being shot by police.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Thousands still missing in Nepal
The death toll from the catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal has surpassed 1,000, authorities said, as the search continues for the thousands still missing. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Deadly Grand Canyon flooding survivor
At least two people were killed after flash flooding rushed through part of the Grand Canyon. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Clancy trial jury deliberations enter Day 4
The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has not yet reached a verdict. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Latest on new strikes in Iran war
President Trump called the first U.S. strikes on Iran in weeks "limited" but refused to rule out further action. Robert Murrett, a retired vice admiral in the U.S. Navy, weighs in.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation was announced Monday after months of disputes with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Charlie D'Agata reports.