Breaking down Trump's role in ceasefire deal
Along with President Biden's Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis.
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Hostage's father reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
There are seven Israeli-Americans still held by Hamas, including three believed to be alive in captivity. One of them is Sagui Dekel-Chen, who's among the wounded. The Biden administration says he's expected to be in the first phase of hostages released under the latest ceasefire deal. Norah O'Donnell spoke to his father, Jonathan, about what it was like to hear the news.
Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire
After more than a year of tense on-and-off negotiations, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached an agreement on a six-week ceasefire agreement that will include the release of nearly three dozen hostages. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
Key details on the Middle East ceasefire deal
Ceasefire negotiations involving Israel and Hamas are still ongoing in Qatar on Tuesday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a potential deal is "closer than it's ever been before." CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more and the senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jon Alterman, joins "The Daily Report" with analysis.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal appears near
U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next week, would see the release of dozens of hostages. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Biden touts foreign policy accomplishments
President Biden reflected on his foreign policy achievements Monday, saying America is better positioned on the global stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O'Keefe reports on Mr. Biden's remarks and what is still left to be done.
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
Why there is new hope for a ceasefire in Gaza
There is fresh optimism in the Middle East that a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war is closer than ever. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "The Daily Report" to analyze why.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire tested by intensifying cross-border strikes
Israel hits Lebanon with its largest wave of airstrikes since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as both sides accuse each other of violations.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire on shaky ground
Last week's truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gave renewed impetus to negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire. But in Lebanon, people had not even had time to bury those killed in the past two months before the ceasefire started looking shaky, with accusations of violations on both sides. Debora Patta reports.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds
The fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah forced over a million people to leave their homes. Some began returning to Southern Lebanon on Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
On its first day, Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds
Residents of southern Lebanon and northern Israel began to return to their homes Wednesday as a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah took effect. From early Wednesday morning the skies were quiet for the first time in more than a year. Debora Patta reports from Israel.
White House on Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire
Jake Sullivan, U.S. national security adviser, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the role the U.S. played in reaching the deal and the communication with the incoming Trump administration.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, halting deadly war in Lebanon
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a temporary ceasefire which will pause the fighting in the north of Israel beginning Wednesday morning local time. But before the ceasefire takes effect, Israel is continuing strikes on Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.
How the Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire came together
Margaret Brennan explains how the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came together, and what role the Biden administration played.
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire deal
President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire deal, supported by the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports, and Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations at the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, has analysis.
Israel, Hezbollah move toward ceasefire deal
Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes as diplomats push for peace with a potential new ceasefire deal. The proposed deal would include a 60-day ceasefire, during which Israeli troops would withdraw from Lebanon. In return, Hezbollah would retreat north of the Litani River. CBS News' Debora Patta has the latest.
Deaths soar as Israel and Hezbollah clash despite cease-fire push
Hezbollah allegedly fires a barrage of some 250 rockets at northern Israel after dozens are killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire negotiations continue
U.S. officials say progress is being made toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. But as those negotiations go on, the deadly fighting continues. Debora Patta has the latest.
U.N. says aid trucks in Gaza were looted
Two United Nations agencies said trucks carrying aid were looted in Gaza over the weekend. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein was in Beirut for cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Hochstein called the talks "constructive." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
What Biden, Herzog discussed
President Biden sat down with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday. During the meeting, Herzog praised Mr. Biden for his ongoing support of Israel since the war with Hamas broke out in 2023. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Willie James Inman report.
Egypt proposes 2-day cease-fire in Gaza
Egypt's proposal comes as Israel's spy chief travels to Doha for talks with CIA Director William Burns and the Qatari prime minister.
Israel says strike limited to Iran military sites
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said its retaliatory attack on Iran was limited to "precise strikes on military targets." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd CBS News and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan join to break down what it means.
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Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as it closes the critical chokepoint again
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Lawyer who led effort to overturn 2020 election will oversee probe of ex-CIA director
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Trump signs short-term extension of surveillance law passed by Congress
President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Cleanup underway in Midwest after tornadoes leave path of damage, destruction
Communities across the Midwest were starting the cleanup process Saturday after multiple tornadoes touched down and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas.
2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
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Skydiver rescued after crashing into scoreboard during Virginia Tech game
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Lawyer who led effort to overturn 2020 election will oversee probe of ex-CIA director
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Life jacket worn by Titanic passenger who survived auctioned for $900,000
The item is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence, the auction house said.
6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say
The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
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Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow performs "No Getting Over You"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow performs "I Did It For Love"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
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Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
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.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
500 pounds of liquid meth found after Fort Worth crash; 2 dead
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
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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.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard
A skydiver was safely rescued after accidentally crashing into a scoreboard during a Virginia Tech spring football game.
Young surfing phenom pivots to jiu-jitsu
14-year-old surfing phenom tells Carter Evans about his pivot to jiu-jitsu and the lessons he's learned about choosing your path.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
Pope Leo pushes back on claims of Trump feud
Pope Leo pushed back on claims that he is feuding with President Trump. Chris Livesay has more details.
Tornadoes whip across several states
Millions are under the threat of severe weather on Saturday, with a tornado risk from Tennessee to New York. Multiple funnel clouds whipped across several states on Friday, causing lots of damage. Jonah Kaplan reports and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.