In escalation, Israel continues to level large buildings in Gaza
Seven-story Gaza office tower flattened by Israeli airstrike just hours after a 12-story apartment building leveled in apparent new military tactic
Crisis in the Middle East
Israeli airstrike collapses Gaza apartment tower
Bomb topples 12-story building containing 44 apartments in unprecedented strike as Hamas keeps up heavy rocket fire on Israel
Hamas claims execution of informants for Israel
Day after Israeli strike kills 3 top Hamas commanders in Gaza house, militant group imposes its version of swift justice
Hamas says they kidnapped and killed 3 Israeli teens at West Bank
This is the first time anyone from the militant group has taken responsibility for the attack that helped spur the current conflict in Gaza
Israeli strike kills 3 top Hamas military leaders
After missing chief of Hamas' military wing with missile a day earlier, Israel claims significant victory over Palestinian militants, and peace seems a distant dream
Israeli strike kills Hamas leader's wife, child, militants say
Mohammed Deif, Hamas' shadowy military chief, has escaped numerous assassination attempts; Netanyahu indicates long fight ahead
Gaza killing resumes with peace talks in tatters
Top Hamas commander's house targeted after barrage of Palestinian rockets prompts Israel to walk away from negotiations
Gaza poised to plunge back into war with collapse of talks
Israel walks out on Egypt-hosted talks with Hamas in response to a barrage of Palestinian rocket fire; IDF responds with new shelling of Gaza
24-hour extension announced in Israel-Hamas truce
Announcement came shortly before a temporary truce in Gaza conflict was to expire
As cease-fire nears end, optimism over Israel-Hamas talks fade
Israel wants end to rocket fire, while Hamas wants end to blockade; Egyptian negotiators struggle to settle with one day to go
Egypt: Israel, Hamas to extend temporary truce
Even as Egyptian mediators say cease-fire will be extended for 5 days, Hamas fires rockets at Israel and Israel responds with strikes
AP journalist, others killed in Gaza by leftover ordinance
With the latest Israel-Hamas truce set to expire shortly, the incident highlights the importance of the current Cairo peace talks
Gaza truce holds for second day; talks to resume in Cairo
Officials say monthlong Gaza war has killed more than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians; 67 Israelis have been killed
Another bid for peace as latest Gaza truce holds
Israel says no rockets from Hamas, and thus no airstrikes in Gaza as talks for longer-term peace to resume in Cairo
Israel, Hamas accept new cease-fire in Gaza
Egypt succeeds in getting both sides to agree to hold fire as they struggle to work out a long-term solution to latest conflict that has left nearly 2,000 dead
Gaza talks thrown into doubt as strikes continue
As cross-border attacks continue, Egyptian-brokered talks between Israel, Hamas are at a standstill
Gaza ceasefire shatters, many Palestinians say keep fighting
Hamas fired rockets. Israel responded with artillery and air strikes. Many Palestinians want to see results after a month of bloodshed
Gaza truce ends, war resumes
With indirect talks to extend cease-fire deadlocked in Cairo, Israel responds to renewed rocket fire with airstrikes on Gaza Strip
Gaza conflict leaves children with trauma and fear
CBS News looked at what it's like to grow up in a war zone -- for children on both sides of the conflict
Hamas leader at Gaza rally: "Our fingers are on the trigger"
As clock ticks on cease-fire with Israel, Hamas vows to continue to fight for the lifting of the blockade of Gaza
Hamas, Israel dig in as Gaza truce winds down
With day left in cease-fire, Israel sticks to demand for Hamas to lay down weapons, Hamas says 8-year blockade of Gaza must end
Who do Americans sympathize with more: Israelis or Palestinians?
Four weeks into the latest conflict in Gaza, Americans have chosen a side - but do they think the U.S. should get involved?
Israeli leader says he regrets "every" civilian death but blames Hamas
"Complicated" talks over extending cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and ending blockade of the territory underway in Cairo
Who do Americans blame for the Israel-Hamas conflict?
A new CBS News poll also asks how Americans feel Obama is handling the situation
Gaza truce holds, diplomacy ramps up
As Palestinians take stock of devastation, Egyptian mediators set to try and bridge gap between Israel and Hamas
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
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Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect due in court as investigation continues
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, will appear in federal court for the first time Monday.
Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.
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Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
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The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out
Reports at the White House Correspondents' Dinner quickly began sharing what they knew when gunfire was heard outside the ballroom.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
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Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect due in court as investigation continues
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, will appear in federal court for the first time Monday.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
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Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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 apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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Neighbors on correspondents' dinner suspect
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has an appearance Monday in federal court. His family's neighbors in Torrance, California, told CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel that his parents are peaceful people.
Court appearance looms for Cole Allen
The man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to appear in federal court Monday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out
Reports at the White House Correspondents' Dinner quickly began sharing what they knew when gunfire was heard outside the ballroom.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
Correspondent on D.C. dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes, the CBS News chief White House correspondent, joins with more on the moments after a shooting occurred outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Iran conflict's wider regional impacts
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has led to other regional disruptions, including an influx of refugees into Armenia. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins with more.
Iran makes new offer to the U.S.
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade on Iranian ports, officials said Monday. President Trump said Saturday that he canceled U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's trip to Pakistan for direct talks. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Neighbors on correspondents' dinner suspect
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has an appearance Monday in federal court. His family's neighbors in Torrance, California, told CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel that his parents are peaceful people.
Court appearance looms for Cole Allen
The man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to appear in federal court Monday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Anna Schecter have the latest.
King Charles set to arrive in U.S.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in the U.S. on Monday for a state visit amid President Trump's recent criticisms of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the conflict with Iran. CBS News' Holly Williams and Roya Nikkhah, royal editor at The Sunday Times, have more.