Egypt discovers royal Egyptian tomb
For the first time in more than a century, a new royal Egyptian tomb has been discovered. Egyptian officials announced the discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb on Tuesday.
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Hamas to release first dead hostages
Hamas has revealed when it will release the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza under the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Eight of them have already died in captivity. BBC correspondent Mark Lowen reports.
Photos show U.S. aircraft carrier damage after collision with ship
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman sustained external damages to its right side after colliding with a merchant vessel last week near Port Said, Egypt.
U.S. aircraft carrier collides with merchant vessel near Egypt
There were no reports of injuries or flooding after the USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision, the Navy said.
Arab nations reject Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians
President Trump told reporters last month that he would urge the leaders of Jordan and Egypt to take in Gaza's now largely homeless population.
He works as a security guard at the Met. Now his artwork is featured there too
Armia Khalil carved out of a single piece of ash wood over the course of five months. Now, its on display in an exhibit at the Met, where he works as a security guard.
Menendez's courtroom reaction to sentencing
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption and bribery. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman reports.
Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
8 people still missing after Egypt tour boat sinks on Red Sea dive trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 44 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 32 rescued and 8 still missing.
Ancient tomb with jewelry and copper mirrors unearthed in Egypt
The joint Egyptian-American mission excavating the necropolis found coffins for five women, two men and three children.
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.
Sword with markings of ancient pharaoh Ramses II unearthed in Egypt
Ramses the Great is credited with expanding Egypt's reach as far as modern Syria to the east and Sudan to the south.
CBS News tours Philadelphi Corridor with IDF
The Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt, has become a sticking point in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept any agreement that calls for Israeli forces to pull out of the corridor. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer toured the corridor with the Israeli military.
Netanyahu on Gaza's Philadelphi corridor
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insisting his military cannot fully withdraw from Gaza and the Philadelphi corridor bordering Egypt. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
What's holding up cease-fire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israeli forces won't leave the Philadelphi corridor between Gaza and Egypt until it is secure. Netanyahu said he would refuse to remove them as a part of a hostage-release deal with Hamas.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens as cease-fire talks set to resume
Meanwhile, in Cairo, mediators were working to pave the way for high-level talks on Sunday on a possible cease-fire mediated by the U.S. Egypt and Qatar.
cease-fire talks reach Egypt border question
The bridging proposal in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks includes points on Israeli presence in Gaza, including along the border with Egypt at the Philadelphi Corridor. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more on chats about this aspect of the negotiation.
Blinken on Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from the press pool at a Doha, Qatar, plane tarmac Tuesday to press the urgency of a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel. Blinken has been working with Qatari and Egyptian officials to help negotiation efforts.
Blinken: It's "decisive moment" in Mideast cease-fire talks
Mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
Biden optimistic about Gaza cease-fire deal
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar say cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas will continue in Cairo next week. The three countries, acting as mediators, say they presented both parties with a proposal that "builds on areas of agreement over the past week, and bridges remaining gaps in the manner that allows for a swift implementation of the deal." President Biden expressed optimism about a potential cease-fire, saying "we are closer than we've ever been" after talks in Doha. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Biden on Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
President Biden told reporters Friday that the parties involved in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Qatar are "closer" to a deal. A joint statement by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar looks ahead to more talks in Cairo, Egypt. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Marking 3 years since Afghanistan withdrawal
Thursday marks three years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. And at Bagram Airbase, once the center of America's war to unseat the Taliban and topple al-Qaeda, the Taliban held a parade showcasing abandoned U.S. and NATO military hardware. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to discuss the current state of the country and some of the major changes since the U.S. left.
Gaza cease-fire talks to continue Friday
A new round of Gaza cease-fire and hostage release talks began Thursday, with officials from Israel, Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar participating. Hamas leaders declined to attend the negotiations, which will continue into Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks begin
Representatives from the U.S., Israel, Qatar and Egypt are present at the new Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks for a negotiation on hostage releases and an end to the war in Gaza. Hamas does not have a representative at the table. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down what's next, and Natasha Hall, a senior fellow with the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more on what's at stake.
Why Hamas won't attend cease-fire talks
Hamas says it will not be at the table as cease-fire talks with Israel pick back up in Qatar Thursday, CBS News has learned. Ramy Inocencio breaks down the implications.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
House kills Rep. Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump
Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
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Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
2026 Emmys top moments
"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
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.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
Rep. Beyer on AI regulation and threat
Tech CEOs are pushing for an AI development slowdown following a slew of concerns regarding the misuse of the technology. Virginia Democratic Rep. Don Beyer, vice chair of the House Joint Economic Committee, weighs in on the issue.
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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.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Key details, moments from Patel Senate hearing
FBI director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as part of an annual hearing on oversight of the department. Patel faced criticism about recent firings, changes to hiring standards and artificial intelligence. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Source: Kennedy Center board votes to close
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close for renovations, a source says, after a judge again barred adding President Trump's name to the building. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Watch: Blanche holds White House briefing
Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered Tuesday's White House press briefing, taking questions on AI regulations, the legal battle over mail-in voting and more. Following Blanche's remarks, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nicole Sganga provided further context.
CBO: Iran war cost hits estimated $38 billion
The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday released a report saying the Iran war has cost an estimated $38 billion up to this point, with the price forecasted to rise by $3 billion a month. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.