Netanyahu seeks U.S. and Russian support ahead of election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a tight race as he seeks a fifth term
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Netanyahu seeks new term in high-stakes vote
Israel is gearing up for a high-stakes national election Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if he wins. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane joins CBSN to explain why this election is so significant and what role President Trump is playing in it.
The role of Donald Trump and fake news in Israel's election
PM Benjamin Netanyahu touts close ties with Trump as activist says fake social media accounts are working to boost the incumbent's chances
Will Netanyahu win the upcoming Israeli election?
The Israeli election is just 3 days away-- will Netanyahu remain in power and become the longest serving Israeli leader? "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan with five things you need to know.
New clashes between Israel and Palestinians
New clashes have erupted in the West Bank following new Israeli strikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza strip overnight. The violence broke out Monday when a rocket fired from Gaza hit a house north of Tel Aviv. Natan Sachs of the Brookings Institute's Center for Middle East Policy joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Israel and Gaza on high alert after violence
An outbreak of violence between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas appeared to pause Tuesday. Israel launched a series of airstrikes overnight in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is retaliating for a Hamas rocket attack that hit a home north of Tel Aviv Monday. Seth Doane reports from Sderot, Israel, near the border with Gaza.
Gaza tense amid fears that Israel-Hamas violence could reignite
Nervous calm takes hold after Israeli planes pummel Hamas targets in Gaza Strip and rockets rain down inside Israel
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President Trump appears to be taking a victory lap, following the release of Attorney General William Barr's summary of the Mueller report. McClatchy White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's response.
Tension rise between Israel & Hamas
Rockets fired from Gaza into Israel have stoked new fears of a major clash. This comes as President Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty in Golan Heights. i24News senior Washington correspondent Dan Raviv joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a closer look at the conflict.
Trump speaks out on Russia probe
President Trump said the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full report "wouldn't bother" him at all. He made the comments during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump recognizes Golan Heights as Israeli territory alongside Netanyahu
The president signed a proclamation recognizing Israel as sovereign over the Golan Heights as Israel announced it is retaliating in the Gaza Strip with strikes
Rocket fired into Israel from Gaza stokes fears of major clashes
Hits home, injures 7, prompts Netanyahu to cut short visit to Washington shortly before Israeli elections
Trump recognizes Israeli sovereignty in Golan
President Trump, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signed proclamation recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This came as Israel Defense Forces announced strikes against Hamas targets along the Gaza strip, in retaliation for a rocket launch that wounded seven Israelis early Monday.
Trump: Golan Heights belongs to Israel
President Trump's statement on Israel and the Golan Heights is sparking worldwide controversy. He wants the U.S. to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the highly disputed territory. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain why this decision goes against decades of U.S. policy in the region.
Pompeo: It's "possible" Trump was sent to save the Jewish people
Secretary of state was asked if the president could be a present-day Queen Esther, a figure in Hebrew and Christian biblical stories. "As a Christian I certainly believe that's possible," he replied.
Pompeo & Netanyahu urge pressure on Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed their commitment to applying continued pressure on the Iranian regime and touted a "tremendous alliance" between the United States and Israel. Watch their remarks.
Pompeo, Netanyahu push continued pressure on Iran, defeating anti-Semitism worldwide
Pompeo's visit comes just weeks before Netanyahu seeks re-election.
Israeli leader faces scandals amid election
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Israel this week as the country gears up for major elections next month. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-election. He's the first sitting Israeli leader to be indicted on criminal charges. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with a look at the latest developments.
Rockets launched toward Tel Aviv
Air raid sirens wailed late Thursday throughout Tel Aviv, Israel's densely populated commercial capital, after what military officials said were two rockets being launched from the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu facing corruption charges
Israel's attorney general said Thursday he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption. It comes 40 days before he's up for re-election. Seth Doane reports.
Netanyahu to be indicted for corruption
Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to stay in office, as he fights charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust. Israel's attorney general announced his intent to indict Netanyahu on Thursday, less than two months before elections. Seth Doane reports.
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Netanyahu faces corruption indictment
Just months before his reelection bid, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to be charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu has denied wrongdoing and labeled the indictment as politically motivated. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane joined CBSN to discuss what this means for Netanyahu and Israel.
Israeli prime minister to be indicted
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to be indicted on a series of corruption charges. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane joins CBSN with the latest.
U.N. panel: Israeli troops "intentionally shot" kids on Gaza border
Israel rejects report for Human Rights Council as "hostile, false and biased," but it could lead to serious charges in international court
Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Iran war grinds on with Pentagon expected to send 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East
President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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.
Cybersecurity expert on concerns amid war
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Congress probing hospice fraud in California
Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story.
Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Details on Rubio testimony in ex-roommate's trial
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared in court on Tuesday in the case against former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of illegally lobbying for Venezuela. Rivera, who is also Rubio's former roommate, denies any wrongdoing. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Congress probing hospice fraud in California
Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story.
How are the U.S., Iran likely communicating?
President Trump says the U.S. is engaged in talks with Iran. He told reporters on Tuesday that Iran gave the U.S. a "very big present" related to oil and gas in the Strait of Hormuz, but didn't offer specifics. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
82nd Airborne Division troops expected to deploy
President Trump claimed Tuesday that the U.S. is already in direct negotiations with Iran and that the country has agreed never to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, new reporting is emerging about potential troop deployments to the Middle East. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Is the Senate heading toward a funding compromise?
Senate leaders and the White House are working on a deal to end the partial government shutdown as travelers face chaos at airports. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Meaghan Mobbs join to discuss.