Israel attacks Gaza Strip as violence intensifies
In recent days there's been carnage in the streets of Israel's mixed Jewish and Arab cities as neighbor-versus-neighbor violence spreads.
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Fear of war grips Mideast as religious violence spreads in Israel
As tit-for-tat bombing by Israel's military and Palestinian militants in Gaza takes a mounting toll, violence is also flaring up in Israeli cities in a way that's new, and worrying.
Israel vows to increase strikes until there's "total" quiet from Gaza
Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes as Palestinian militants send a barrage of rockets the other way. 48 Palestinians and 6 Israelis have reportedly been killed.
Israel to ramp up deadly assault on Gaza as rockets rain down
The conflict in the heart of the Middle East is flaring up yet again, with almost 30 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip and at least two in southern Israel.
A Palestinian leader says it will no longer abide by peace agreements negotiated with Israel
A Palestinian leader says it will no longer abide by peace agreements negotiated with Israel. Former State Department spokesperson P.J. Crowley spoke to CBSN about the announcement.
As President Obama reassess the state of U.S. Israeli relations, House Speaker John Boehner is doubling down on his close relationship with re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
As President Obama reassess the state of U.S. Israeli relations, House Speaker John Boehner is doubling down on his close relationship with re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Before the Israeli election, Boehner outraged the White House by inviting Netanyahu to speak to Congress without informing the President but now he's planning a visit to Israel. Juan Zarate reports.
Hamas says last summer's war in Gaza has sent many new young recruits their way
Hamas says last summer's war in Gaza has sent many new young recruits their way. The teenaged members believe they'll be ready to fight should war break out again, despite little training. Barry Petersen reports.
The White House is unmoved by the prime minister's backtracking
The rift between the Obama administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be hardening. Netanyahu tried to walk back on his campaign vow to oppose a Palestinian state, but in a congratulatory call, President Obama made his skepticism clear. Major Garrett reports from the White House, which is unmoved by the prime minister's backtracking.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election and what it means for U.S. policy in the Middle East
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election and what it means for U.S. policy in the Middle East.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose sat down with President Obama's national security adviser, Susan Rice
Tensions are high between the U.S. and Israel ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose sat down with President Obama's national security adviser, Susan Rice. He joins CBSN with why Rice says Netanyahu's visit is destructive.
In Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new campaign ad, he compares his hotly anticipated speech to the U.S. Congress to speeches delivered by Israel's first Prime Minister, Ben Gurion
In Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new campaign ad, he compares his hotly anticipated speech to the U.S. Congress to speeches delivered by Israel's first Prime Minister, Ben Gurion. Netanyahu stresses that if Israel were to listen to the U.S., Israel would not exist. CBS Radio correspondent Dan Raviv speaks To CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne Marie Green about why things have gotten so bad between Netanyahu and Obama.
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, discusses the tension created by a planned address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Congress
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, discusses the tension created by a planned address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Congress.
King Abdullah of Jordan stressed that ISIS' ability to recruit foreign fighters was aided by this summer's conflict between Israel and Palestine
King Abdullah of Jordan stressed that ISIS' ability to recruit foreign fighters was aided by this summer's conflict between Israel and Palestine. He said that many of those who joined the group were spurred by the perceived persecution of the Palestinians in Jerusalem. Scott Pelley reports.
President Obama stated in a speech to the National American Legion that "we'll continue to take direct action" against ISIS and that "justice will be done."
President Obama stated in a speech to the National American Legion that "we'll continue to take direct action" against ISIS and that "justice will be done." Anthony Mason reports.
Eleven suspected Israeli informants were killed by a firing squad at a Gaza City police station
Eleven suspected Israeli informants were killed by a firing squad at a Gaza City police station. Israel continues its airstrikes at sites where Hamas is hiding weapons. Jeff Glor reports.
20 airstrikes were launched in Gaza overnight, including the home of a home of a senior Hamas military commander
20 airstrikes were launched in Gaza overnight, including the home of a home of a senior Hamas military commander
Hamas and Israel both exchanged fire today following the end of a temporary cease-fire
Hamas and Israel both exchanged fire today following the end of a temporary cease-fire. Since the truce expired, there's been a steady stream of rockets going out of Gaza and Israeli artillery and air strikes coming in, reports Clarissa Ward. And Charlie D'Agata reports Hamas fired more than 70 rockets since the end of the cease-fire, including one that destroyed a house.
The sky remained free of rockets for only a minute after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas came to an end
The sky remained free of rockets for only a minute after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas came to an end. A child is among the victims in this latest outbreak of violence. Clarissa Ward reports from Gaza City.
Palestinian residents are still reeling following weeks of heavy shelling at the hands of Israeli forces
Palestinian residents are still reeling following weeks of heavy shelling at the hands of Israeli forces. As Clarissa Ward discovered, a large percentage of those killed or injured are children. While the damage isn't nearly as great in Israel, many children are still too fearful of rocket attacks to go outside. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Charlie D'Agata reports that with a 72-hour cease-fire ticking away fast, all hopes are pinned on diplomats in Cairo striking a longer-term peace deal
Israeli tanks have pulled out of the Gaza Strip, but they haven't gone far. Charlie D'Agata reports that with a 72-hour cease-fire ticking away fast, all hopes are pinned on diplomats in Cairo striking a longer-term peace deal.
The full extent of the damage is just beginning to sink in as both sides of the Gaza battle stopped firing after nearly a month of relentless bombardment
The full extent of the damage is just beginning to sink in as both sides of the Gaza battle stopped firing after nearly a month of relentless bombardment. Clarissa Ward reports
Israel has made decimating the Hamas-built tunnels below Gaza a priority for its ground forces
Israel has made decimating the Hamas-built tunnels below Gaza a priority for its ground forces. More recently, some tunnels have been discovered that extend over a mile into Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Israeli shells struck a school full of refugees on Sunday, killing 10 and sparking the strongest backlash from the U.S. since the fighting began
Israeli shells struck a school full of refugees on Sunday, killing 10 and sparking the strongest backlash from the U.S. since the fighting began. Clarissa Ward reports from Gaza.
An official with the U.N. said the Israeli military was given the coordinates 33 times of a school that was bombed
An official with the U.N. said the Israeli military was given the coordinates 33 times of a school that was bombed. The Israeli Defense Forces concluded that it was not to blame for the strike. CBS News’ Clarissa ward discusses whether there may be any consequences.
Once again people who thought they were safe at a U.N. school paid with their lives
Once again people who thought they were safe at a U.N. school paid with their lives. An Israeli air strike said to be targeting three wanted Hamas terrorists on a motorcycle struck near the school instead. More than 10 civilians were killed. Charlie D’Agata reports.
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Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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Iran's president calls U.S. attacks "cowardly" as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city
The wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Île de la Cité, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral.
Venezuela blocks 3 attempts by opposition leader Machado to return, team says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story
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Judge dismisses Trump's 2024 lawsuit against Iowa newspaper over poll results
An Iowa judge sided with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, saying that allowing the lawsuit and its "faulty" claims to proceed could "discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Hawaii is facing another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday, and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
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Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
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Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Judge dismisses Trump's 2024 lawsuit against Iowa newspaper over poll results
An Iowa judge sided with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, saying that allowing the lawsuit and its "faulty" claims to proceed could "discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs."
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Cybercriminal group claims it stole FBI personnel and applicant data
A notorious cybercriminal group claims it breached the FBI on Monday and stole data about personnel and FBI applicants.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
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El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
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Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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Iran's president calls U.S. attacks "cowardly" as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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Taylor Swift releasing new music before VMAs
Taylor Swift announced a new single, "Patient Zero," and a deluxe version of her record-breaking album, "The Life of a Showgirl," this week as the VMAs and Grammy voting season approach. Bryan West, who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Zibby Owens on living "between chapters"
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How Meta AI agent Muse differs from chatbots
Meta is announcing its latest artificial intelligence tools and smart glasses at its annual showcase on Wednesday. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins CBS News to discuss.
AI leaders call for international cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are among the artificial intelligence executives briefing the U.N. Security Council amid warnings about AI's possible threat to humanity. Fortune magazine reporter Eva Roytburg joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta set to launch camera-free smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have sparked privacy concerns with some users recording people without their knowledge or consent. Now, the company is expected to launch a new pair of spectacles addressing those worries. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News with more.
Trump to meet with China's XI over AI
President Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Could Boise's "Unknown Wanderer" be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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.
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