U.N. says Israeli tank fire on Gaza shelter killed at least 12 people
A senior U.N. official says a deadly Israeli strike on a shelter for civilians in Gaza shows a "blatant disregard of basic rules of war."
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Egypt fumes over Netanyahu saying Israel must seize Gaza border zone
Egypt is furious over Benjamin Netanyahu saying Israel must seize control of a buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border.
Israel says 24 soldiers killed in IDF's deadliest day of combat in Gaza
Israel has its deadliest day since launching its ground war against Hamas as 24 soldiers are killed in Gaza.
IDF hammers Gaza as Netanyahu defies U.S., EU over 2-state solution
Israel pounds Gaza with artillery, terrifying civilians sheltering in a hospital, as Netanyahu rejects calls for a 2-state solution.
Palestinian officials say Gaza death toll surpasses 25,000
More than 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
U.S. teen fatally shot in West Bank by Israeli forces, Palestinian officials say
The State Department confirms a U.S. citizen died in the West Bank, adding that "we are working to understand the circumstances."
Iranian advisers killed in airstrike on Syrian capital, officials say
Syrian and Iranian officials and media say an Israeli strike on Damascus, killed four Iranian advisers with Tehran's Revolutionary Guard's expeditionary Al Quds force.
Gaza doctor says work becoming impossible as Israeli forces advance
A surgeon at the European Hospital in Gaza tells CBS News he's working in increasingly desperate circumstances as Israel's advance pushes civilians to seek safety.
Aboard a U.S. warship braced for any spill-over of the Israel-Hamas war
The troops on the USS Bataan are part of a U.S. military presence ready to respond to any escalation in the volatile Mideast.
Houthi rebels launch missile attack on another U.S.-owned commercial ship
It marks the third time this week that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched missile or drone attacks on a U.S.-owned merchant vessel.
White House to meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas
The meeting comes as the families mark more than 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack.
Pakistan attacks "terrorist hideouts" in Iran as neighbors trade fire
Pakistan says it attacked "terrorist hideouts" in neighboring Iran, as tension between the two countries, and across the Mideast, soars.
Iran fires missiles into Pakistan as Israel-Hamas war tension spreads
Pakistan has condemned Iran for a "blatant violation" of its airspace over deadly missile strikes that show the risk of the Israel-Hamas war sparking a much wider conflict.
U.S. seizes weapons, strikes Houthis, but Red Sea ship attacks continue
As the U.S. strikes the Houthis and seizes more weapons from Iran bound for the Yemeni rebels, Qatar says focusing on the Red Sea attacks is "not treating the real issue."
Ben & Jerry's board chair calls for "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza
Ben & Jerry's board chair calls for a truce between Israeli and Palestinian forces, saying the goal is "consistent" with the ice cream maker's policies.
Hamas propaganda videos show hostage Noa Argamani saying 2 others killed
Propaganda videos released by Hamas show Israeli hostage Noa Argamani saying that 2 other captives were killed by IDF strikes in Gaza.
U.S. slams Iran's "reckless missile strikes" near U.S. consulate in Iraq
Iran says it blew up an Israeli "espionage headquarters" in northern Iraq, but one analyst says it has "nothing to do with Israel" and "everything to do with" U.S.-Iran tension.
Houthi missiles fired at U.S. warship, U.S.-owned cargo ship in Red Sea
The U.S. says anti-ship missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels have flown toward a U.S.-owned cargo ship and a U.S warship in the Red Sea despite airstrikes against the group.
1 killed, 12 wounded in suspected "terrorist ramming attack" in Israel
Israeli police say 2 suspects from the West Bank rammed pedestrians with cars, wounding at least 13 people in the central city of Raanana.
Turkey detains Israeli soccer player for displaying Gaza war message
Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel was detained and kicked off his Turkish team for wearing a wristband referencing the war in Gaza.
Israeli hostage's family says they're "desperate" after 100 days of war
Israeli leaders insist that freeing the remaining hostages seized during Hamas' terror attack is a priority, but after 100 days of war, one hostage's family says they feel forgotten.
CBS News producer Marwan al-Ghoul on 100 "miserable" days in Gaza
CBS News producer Marwan al-Ghoul says when he goes out to cover the war and sees children killed by Israeli airstrikes, he can't help imagining they're his own kids.
Dozens killed in Gaza strikes while fears of widening conflict grow
Officials say more than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.
Houthis vow to keep attacking ships after U.S., U.K. strikes in Yemen
The Houthis, an Iran-backed proxy force, have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea since soon after the Israel-Hamas war began.
Israel asks U.N. court to dismiss case alleging genocide in Gaza war
Israel has asked the U.N.'s top court to dismiss a case brought by South Africa accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Here's a look at the case, the court, and the crime of genocide.
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Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign
Despite a fifth of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fellow Labour Party lawmakers calling on him to step down, he says he'll "get on with governing."
Data reveals 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. last year
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
Lawmakers press Hegseth on details on Iran war authorization, ceasefire
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."
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Iran says it's ready to "teach a lesson" if U.S. launches new attacks
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal
A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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Sons of Kouri Richins say they'd feel unsafe if she wasn't in prison
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
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Trump administration to name David Venturella as interim ICE chief
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner after internal tensions
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned his position, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
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How exercise can improve brain health
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Americans from hantavirus ship quarantining
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
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Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign
Despite a fifth of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fellow Labour Party lawmakers calling on him to step down, he says he'll "get on with governing."
Data reveals 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. last year
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
Lawmakers press Hegseth on details on Iran war authorization, ceasefire
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."
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Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
5/10: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
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White House invites business titans on China trip
The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
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.
Sam Altman testifies in Musk-OpenAI trial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump-Xi summit expected to focus on trade, AI
President Trump departed the White House for Beijing on Tuesday to attend a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chris McGuire, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the topics the leaders are expected to discuss.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Sons of Kouri Richins say they'd feel unsafe if she wasn't in prison
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
New details about Boston-area highway gunman
The suspect who allegedly fired into a major road near Boston had prior criminal convictions. Jericka Duncan reports on new details about the shooting and the suspect.
Charges after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Mayor faces prison time over alleged spying
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, faces a 10-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to acting as a covert agent for China. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel has more.
Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 100 days
The search for Nancy Guthrie has spanned 100 days, and key evidence in the case is still under analysis. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Lawmakers grill Pete Hegseth on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill about the war in Iran on Tuesday. The Trump administration is seeking $1.5 trillion for defense in the 2027 budget proposal, a starting point for negotiations. Hegseth called it "admittedly a historic budget" in his opening statement.
Highlights from previous Trump-Xi meetings
Wednesday will mark the seventh meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Watch CBS News' coverage of previous meetings between the world leaders through the years.
5/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump heads to Bejing to meet with Xi Jinping; inflation surges to its highest level in nearly three years.
NAACP head on SCOTUS redistricting decision
Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is pushing back primaries for four Congressional districts following Monday's Supreme Court decision allowing the state to use a 2023 map with only one majority-Black district. Other states are also looking to redraw their maps after the decision. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why health officials expect more hantavirus cases
Global health officials are warning that hantavirus cases stemming from a cruise ship outbreak could continue to rise. Dr. Abraar Karan, with Stanford University's division of infectious diseases, joins CBS News to discuss.