Vance: Israel-Hamas ceasefire "going frankly better than I expected"
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
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Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
The State Department warns that Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
President Trump is in the Middle East to celebrate the peace agreement that has put a stop to the fighting in Gaza and brought the Israeli hostages home. Natalie Brand has more details from The White House.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
So far, a peace plan is holding in Middle East. Israeli Forces have completed the first phase of their withdrawal from parts of Gaza while Palestinians make the long trek back home. Hamas has until the end of the weekend to release the hostages. In return, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Minnesotans who have lost loved ones over the past two years spoke with our Ashley Grams.
Israeli troops are now withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines in Gaza following a ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Israel and Hamas are one major step closer to ending their two-year-long war, plus more of the day’s top stories.
CBS News meets young Palestinians who've lost their parents to Israel's war with Hamas, who say they're scared, and know "life will never be the same."
Temple Israel in south Minneapolis has once again been vandalized with spray paint bearing antisemitic messages.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
WCCO's Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santaniello share the latest news headlines and updates from Wednesday afternoon.
Hamas said it has agreed to parts of the ceasefire and hostage release deal that President Trump outlined.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Keith Siegel was held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. And for every day since his release, he's been advocating for the freedom of all those still held captive by the terrorist group.
Keith Siegel was held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. And for every day since his release, he's been advocating for the freedom of all those still held captive by the terrorist group.
Keith Siegel, an American held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for nearly 500 days, is in the Twin Cities as part of a special exhibition to commemorate the upcoming second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks. He sat down with Jonah Kaplan in an interview you'll only see on WCCO.
Survivors of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel are visiting the Twin Cities this week to help open a special exhibit to help commemorate two years since the ambush.
The war in Israel and Gaza might be thousands of miles away but its impact continues to hit home here in Minnesota. It's been nearly two years since the Oct. 7 attacks that sparked the war. A new exhibit honoring the victims of the attack is opening in St. Louis Park. Jonah Kaplan speaks with one of the survivors visiting the Twin Cities.
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
Kirill Kaprizov scored his 37th goal of the season, Matt Boldy notched his 36th, and Filip Gustavsson earned his fourth shutout of the season as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
A Minnesota father and son who work as first responders received a lifesaving award Tuesday, meeting for the first time with the young boy they rescued and his family.
On at least 23 occasions, federal agents in Minnesota detained people solely on the basis of their race during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to a federal judge who issued a ruling based on an ongoing lawsuit brought on by the ACLU of Minnesota.
About 200 gallons of oil has leaked out of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in southern Minnesota, according to Xcel Energy.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
A Minnesota father and son who work as first responders received a lifesaving award Tuesday, meeting for the first time with the young boy they rescued and his family.
On at least 23 occasions, federal agents in Minnesota detained people solely on the basis of their race during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to a federal judge who issued a ruling based on an ongoing lawsuit brought on by the ACLU of Minnesota.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the first Minnesota state high school girls basketball tournament, and Lisa Lissimore and Kathie Eiland Madison are reflecting on the history they made back in 1976.
The fight to keep Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center open is in full swing, with leaders saying the hospital is in grave danger of closing after Medicaid cuts and budget confusion.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
About 200 gallons of oil has leaked out of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in southern Minnesota, according to Xcel Energy.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the first Minnesota state high school girls basketball tournament, and Lisa Lissimore and Kathie Eiland Madison are reflecting on the history they made back in 1976.
Two members of Minnesota's Albert Lea Police Department — Officer Josh Knudson and Sgt. Alex Kunkel — are being honored for their professionalism and teamwork that saved the life of a 7-year-old girl.
The investigation includes two deaths and an incident where a border patrol commander threw tear gas into a Minneapolis park, prosecutors say.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
On at least 23 occasions, federal agents in Minnesota detained people solely on the basis of their race during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to a federal judge who issued a ruling based on an ongoing lawsuit brought on by the ACLU of Minnesota.
The fight to keep Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center open is in full swing, with leaders saying the hospital is in grave danger of closing after Medicaid cuts and budget confusion.
The investigation includes two deaths and an incident where a border patrol commander threw tear gas into a Minneapolis park, prosecutors say.
The fight to keep Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center open is in full swing, with leaders saying the hospital is in grave danger of closing after Medicaid cuts and budget confusion.
A month after federal immigration officials concluded what activists are calling the largest immigration crackdown in the nation's history, community hearings and criminal investigations into the operation continue to intensify across the Twin Cities.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
For families already feeling the financial squeeze, medical debt can pile up, even with insurance. But managing, negotiating or forgiving that debt is possible thanks to some nonprofits providing relief.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
On at least 23 occasions, federal agents in Minnesota detained people solely on the basis of their race during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to a federal judge who issued a ruling based on an ongoing lawsuit brought on by the ACLU of Minnesota.
Two members of Minnesota's Albert Lea Police Department — Officer Josh Knudson and Sgt. Alex Kunkel — are being honored for their professionalism and teamwork that saved the life of a 7-year-old girl.
The investigation includes two deaths and an incident where a border patrol commander threw tear gas into a Minneapolis park, prosecutors say.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
A 58-year-old man is accused in a hit-and-run in Eagan, Minnesota, over the weekend that left a woman dead.
The fight to keep Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center open is in full swing, with leaders saying the hospital is in grave danger of closing after Medicaid cuts and budget confusion.
For families already feeling the financial squeeze, medical debt can pile up, even with insurance. But managing, negotiating or forgiving that debt is possible thanks to some nonprofits providing relief.
One in six struggle to get pregnant or stay pregnant, according to analysis by infertility associations, and many cannot afford treatments due to high out-of-pocket costs.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a $600 million plan on Tuesday to renovate the team's arena and connected venues.
Kirill Kaprizov scored his 37th goal of the season, Matt Boldy notched his 36th, and Filip Gustavsson earned his fourth shutout of the season as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the first Minnesota state high school girls basketball tournament, and Lisa Lissimore and Kathie Eiland Madison are reflecting on the history they made back in 1976.
Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.
The Minnesota Vikings have several positions that need attention after last season when the team went 9-8 and was third in the NFC North.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback James Pierre, according to NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe, in an effort to improve the team's secondary.
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, says she now regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act last year.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Grace Arnold, Department of Commerce commissioner about what's driving rising insurance premiums and what you should look from in home insurance coverage.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
The first of three rounds of snow arrives in Minnesota Tuesday night, with just enough accumulation to slow the Wednesday morning commute, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Rain will turn to snow overnight in parts of the Twin Cities, WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports.
Rain will turn to snow overnight in parts of the Twin Cities, WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
A Minnesota father and son who work as first responders received a lifesaving award Tuesday, meeting for the first time with the young boy they rescued and his family.
On at least 23 occasions, federal agents in Minnesota detained people solely on the basis of their race during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to a federal judge who issued a ruling based on an ongoing lawsuit brought on by the ACLU of Minnesota.
The first of three rounds of snow arrives in Minnesota Tuesday night, with just enough accumulation to slow the Wednesday morning commute, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the first Minnesota state high school girls basketball tournament, and Lisa Lissimore and Kathie Eiland Madison are reflecting on the history they made back in 1976.