Hamas says it will free Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen abducted on Oct. 7
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
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Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and pressure from Trump, helped drive a massive boost in global military spending last year, a Swedish think tank says.
The Israeli military backtracked on its account of killing 15 Palestinian medics last month after phone video appeared to contradict its claims.
Sources tell CBS News the Signal chat involving senior Trump administration officials included sensitive intelligence Israel provided to the U.S.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
President Trump said he would give Hamas until noon Saturday to release all Israeli hostages.
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
Mediators begin the daunting work of brokering the next phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas this week.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House.
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Cease-fire talks mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt have repeatedly stalled, as have parallel efforts by the U.S. and others to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.
UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
A 73-year-old Colorado man was sentenced to 210 years in federal prison on Friday after a federal jury in Florida convicted him of charges related to his sexual abuse of boys in an orphanage he started and ran in Haiti.
Max Fried threw 7 1/3 sharp innings and the Yankees broke open a tight game with a 10-run fifth to beat the reeling Rockies 13-1 on Saturday.
One Colorado family's hopes turned into a nightmare after they said a construction company disappeared mid-project, then filed for bankruptcy.
Douglas County shared how AI is being used to detect wildfires early and send that data to first responders.
On Dec. 17, 1917, the U.S. submarine USS F-1 was lost at sea during a training accident off the coast of California, killing 19 crew members on board.
We have launched a First Alert Weather Day for both Saturday and Sunday for strong to severe thunderstorms that may develop as we go through the weekend. In the mountains, count on rain and thunderstorms with a cold mix above 10,000 feet.
A 73-year-old Colorado man was sentenced to 210 years in federal prison on Friday after a federal jury in Florida convicted him of charges related to his sexual abuse of boys in an orphanage he started and ran in Haiti.
One Colorado family's hopes turned into a nightmare after they said a construction company disappeared mid-project, then filed for bankruptcy.
Douglas County shared how AI is being used to detect wildfires early and send that data to first responders.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 25 reopened Saturday morning near Fort Collins hours after an early morning crash that killed two people, according to Colorado State Patrol.
One Colorado family's hopes turned into a nightmare after they said a construction company disappeared mid-project then filed for bankruptcy.
Thunderstorms and hail hit Douglas, Elbert, and Adams counties Saturday afternoon.
A fire department in Colorado has modernized the way it fights wildfires with high-tech solutions. Your reporter in Douglas County learned about how AI is being used to detect wildfires early and send that data to first responders.
Meteorologist Dayle Cedars warns of the possibility of severe weather Saturday and Sunday for the eastern half of Colorado.
But he also vetoed the bill that would have added regulations to the so-called transportation network companies, including rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft.
Max Fried threw 7 1/3 sharp innings and the Yankees broke open a tight game with a 10-run fifth to beat the reeling Rockies 13-1 on Saturday.
A day after the Colorado Rockies made history with the worst 50-game start since 1901, they made a surprise win over the New York Yankees Friday night.
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
On Dec. 17, 1917, the U.S. submarine USS F-1 was lost at sea during a training accident off the coast of California, killing 19 crew members on board.
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
By the end of the year, taxpayers may have paid around $12 million for Tom Homan's security.
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed a bill that was intended to improve safety for rideshare passengers. Uber had threatened to leave if the bill became law.
Historic Denver has voiced opposition to the governor's plan for a new walkway connecting the State Capitol Building and Lincoln Veterans Park.
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
The markets closed lower Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple and 50% tariff on the European Union.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.